Enrollment
260
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MI
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Preparatory Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260104408497Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Preparatory Early College earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Preparatory Early College has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Preparatory Early College ranks #3 of 5 schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Jackson Preparatory & Early College · Michigan
NCES ID 260104408497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Preparatory Early College compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Preparatory Early College
Jackson Preparatory Early College is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Jackson, Michigan, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 24% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #260, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jackson Preparatory & Early College spends $9,714 per pupil, 28% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students): Jackson Preparatory Early College is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 80.4:1).
Jackson Preparatory & Early College is a single-school charter district, so Jackson Preparatory Early College operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Preparatory Early College compares
Jackson Preparatory Early College on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
70.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Jackson Preparatory Early College is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Preparatory & Early College, which includes Jackson Preparatory Early College.
$9,714
Per student
-28%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 86.0%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Jackson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Standard public school
402 students 80.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special-education school
240 students 4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Connect
Alternative education program
157 students 39.3:1 students per teacher
Way East Jackson
Alternative education program
16 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Preparatory Early College
How many students attend Jackson Preparatory Early College?
Jackson Preparatory Early College has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Preparatory Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Preparatory Early College is 21.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Preparatory Early College?
32.4% of students at Jackson Preparatory Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Preparatory Early College?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Preparatory Early College is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Preparatory Early College?
Jackson Preparatory Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Preparatory Early College rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Preparatory Early College ranks #3 of 5 schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Jackson Preparatory Early College a good school?
Jackson Preparatory Early College earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jackson Preparatory & Early College?
None; Jackson Preparatory & Early College is a single-school charter district, and Jackson Preparatory Early College is its only campus.
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