Enrollment
13
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ann Arbor, MI
Localbased Speced Programs
Federal NCES profile for Localbased Speced Programs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268099001620
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Localbased Speced Programs earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Localbased Speced Programs has class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Localbased Speced Programs ranks #7 of 8 schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Washtenaw Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268099001620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Localbased Speced Programs compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Localbased Speced Programs
Localbased Speced Programs is a small combined-grade school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, enrolling 13 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.5:1, Localbased Speced Programs is leaner than roughly 95% of Michigan schools and 63% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Michigan schools, with 13 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ann Arbor's public schools, it stands alongside Washtenaw Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (4 students): Localbased Speced Programs is larger than that campus by headcount.
Washtenaw Isd also operates Washtenaw International High School (493 students) and Early College Alliance (454 students) alongside Localbased Speced Programs.
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 Localbased Speced Programs compares
Localbased Speced Programs on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.5:1 | ▼ 63% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 69.2%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Localbased Speced Programs is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Localbased Speced Programs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw International High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early College Alliance | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Adult Programs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Point School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Localbased Speced Programs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Ann Arbor
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~13 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Localbased Speced Programs
How many students attend Localbased Speced Programs?
Localbased Speced Programs has 13 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Localbased Speced Programs?
The student-teacher ratio at Localbased Speced Programs is 6.5:1, which is 63% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 59% 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 Localbased Speced Programs?
46.7% of students at Localbased Speced Programs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Localbased Speced Programs?
The largest demographic group at Localbased Speced Programs is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Localbased Speced Programs?
Localbased Speced Programs has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Localbased Speced Programs rank among schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Localbased Speced Programs ranks #7 of 8 schools in Ann Arbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ann Arbor on the city page.
Is Localbased Speced Programs a good school?
Localbased Speced Programs earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. 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 Washtenaw Isd?
Besides Localbased Speced Programs, Washtenaw Isd also operates Washtenaw International High School (493 students), Early College Alliance (454 students), and Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education (386 students). See the Washtenaw Isd district page for the complete list.
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