Enrollment
191
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyle a Torrant Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyle a Torrant Center
Lyle a Torrant Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, Michigan, enrolling 191 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.2:1, Lyle a Torrant Center is leaner than roughly 97% of Michigan schools and 70% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students): Lyle a Torrant Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.2:1 vs 80.4:1).
Jackson Isd also operates Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs (240 students) and Youth Home Jackson Isd (22 students) alongside Lyle a Torrant Center.
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 Lyle a Torrant Center compares
Lyle a Torrant Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~191 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lyle a Torrant Center a good school?
Lyle a Torrant Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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