- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MI
Lyle a Torrant Center
Federal NCES profile for Lyle a Torrant Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268058000863
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyle a Torrant Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyle a Torrant Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyle a Torrant Center ranks #3 of 10 schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lyle a Torrant Center grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 268058000863 · Jackson, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 5.2:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs (240 students)
Lyle a Torrant Center grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lyle a Torrant Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Isd Lo
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
240 students
- This school
Lyle a Torrant Center
191 students
- Youth Home Jac 22
Youth Home Jackson Isd
22 students
What this shows Lyle a Torrant Center reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyle a Torrant Center compares
Lyle a Torrant Center 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 70% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 3% in Michigan - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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.
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.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Lyle a Torrant Center is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Lyle a Torrant Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Youth Home Jackson Isd | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyle a Torrant Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
5 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 Preparatory Early College
Standard public school
260 students 21.7:1 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
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 (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lyle a Torrant Center
How many students attend Lyle a Torrant Center?
Lyle a Torrant Center has 191 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyle a Torrant Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyle a Torrant Center is 5.2:1, which is 70% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 67% 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 Lyle a Torrant Center?
64.1% of students at Lyle a Torrant Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyle a Torrant Center?
The largest demographic group at Lyle a Torrant Center is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyle a Torrant Center?
Lyle a Torrant Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lyle a Torrant Center rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyle a Torrant Center ranks #3 of 10 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.
What other schools are in Jackson Isd?
Besides Lyle a Torrant Center, Jackson Isd also operates Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs (240 students) and Youth Home Jackson Isd (22 students). See the Jackson Isd district page for the complete list.