- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wyandotte, MI
Jo Brighton Skills Center
Federal NCES profile for Jo Brighton Skills Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263654007247
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jo Brighton Skills Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Wyandotte · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jo Brighton Skills Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jo Brighton Skills Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wyandotte, MI.
School address
District: Wyandotte School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263654007247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Jo Brighton Skills Center held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 263654007247 · Wyandotte, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 6:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt High School (1,236 students)
Jo Brighton Skills Center held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jo Brighton Skills Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,236 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson School
869 students
- Jefferson Elem 473
Jefferson Elementary School
473 students
- Garfield Eleme 418
Garfield Elementary School
418 students
- Washington Ele 379
Washington Elementary School
379 students
- This school 132
Jo Brighton Skills Center
132 students
What this shows Jo Brighton Skills Center reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jo Brighton Skills Center compares
Jo Brighton Skills Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 66% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$21,410
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
African American 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Jo Brighton Skills Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wyandotte School District of the City of reports $21,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jo Brighton Skills Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jo Brighton Skills Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~132 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jo Brighton Skills Center
How many students attend Jo Brighton Skills Center?
Jo Brighton Skills Center has 132 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Wyandotte, MI. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jo Brighton Skills Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jo Brighton Skills Center is 6:1, which is 66% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jo Brighton Skills Center?
47.7% of students at Jo Brighton Skills Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jo Brighton Skills Center?
The largest demographic group at Jo Brighton Skills Center is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Wyandotte, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jo Brighton Skills Center?
Jo Brighton Skills Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jo Brighton Skills Center rank among schools in Wyandotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Jo Brighton Skills Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wyandotte, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wyandotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Wyandotte School District of the City of?
Besides Jo Brighton Skills Center, Wyandotte School District of the City of also operates Roosevelt High School (1,236 students), Woodrow Wilson School (869 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (473 students). See the Wyandotte School District of the City of district page for the complete list.