Enrollment
2,526
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 260543009037
Link Learning Virtual Program — Belding, MI
Federal NCES profile for Link Learning Virtual Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Berrien Springs Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
112.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+516% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Link Learning Virtual Program compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Link Learning Virtual Program reports 2,526 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 112.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 516% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 605% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% above the Michigan average and 38% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Berrien Springs Public Schools spends $19,094 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.6% from local sources (property taxes), 59.6% from the state, and 7.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Link Learning Virtual Program compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 112.1:1 | ▲ 516% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,526 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
112.1:1
students per teacher
— 516% above state mean
Top 100% in Michigan — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,094
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 2,526 Top 100% in Michigan — larger than 0% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 112.1:1 +516% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.4% +31% vs state
NCES ID 260543009037
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berrien Springs Public Schools, which includes Link Learning Virtual Program.
$19,094
Per student
+21%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 44.3:1
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Link Learning Virtual Program
How many students attend Link Learning Virtual Program?
Link Learning Virtual Program has 2,526 students enrolled. It is a high school in BELDING, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Link Learning Virtual Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Link Learning Virtual Program is 112.1:1, which is 516% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 605% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Link Learning Virtual Program?
71.4% of students at Link Learning Virtual Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Link Learning Virtual Program?
The largest demographic group at Link Learning Virtual Program is White at 68.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in BELDING, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Link Learning Virtual Program?
Link Learning Virtual Program has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.