- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse Academy South Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260094907848Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse Academy South Campus earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #10 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse Academy South Campus has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Academy South Campus ranks #10 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Lighthouse Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260094907848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Lighthouse Academy South Campus grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (+24.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 260094907848 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
213 enr · 16.4:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lighthouse Academy Waalkes (73 students)
Lighthouse Academy South Campus grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (+24.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lighthouse Academy South Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
213 students
- Lighthouse Aca 73
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
73 students
- Lighthouse Aca 32
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village
32 students
- Lighthouse Aca 17
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center
17 students
- Muskegon Count 14
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
14 students
- Lighthouse Aca 14
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute
14 students
What this shows Lighthouse Academy South Campus reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lighthouse Academy South Campus compares
Lighthouse Academy South Campus is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$21,047
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 49.3%
White 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Lighthouse Academy South Campus is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lighthouse Academy reports $21,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lighthouse Academy South Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Academy Waalkes | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse Academy South Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Academy South Campus
How many students attend Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus has 213 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy South Campus is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
91.8% of students at Lighthouse Academy South Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Academy South Campus is African American at 49.3% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Lighthouse Academy South Campus rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Academy South Campus ranks #10 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Lighthouse Academy?
Besides Lighthouse Academy South Campus, Lighthouse Academy also operates Lighthouse Academy Waalkes (73 students), Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village (32 students), and Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center (17 students). See the Lighthouse Academy district page for the complete list.