Enrollment
191
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 268058000863
Lyle a Torrant Center — Jackson, MI
Federal NCES profile for Lyle a Torrant Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
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: Jackson Isd · 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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-73% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lyle a Torrant Center reports 191 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 73% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 69% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% above the Michigan average and 24% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Lyle a Torrant Center 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 | 4.9:1 | ▼ 73% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 24% | — | — |
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
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
4.9:1
students per teacher
— 73% below state mean
Top 3% in Michigan — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals 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
Enrollment 191 Top 24% in Michigan — larger than 76% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 4.9:1 -73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.1% +18% vs state
NCES ID 268058000863
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
Similar other schools in Jackson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Paragon Charter Academy
Standard public school
627 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Cascades Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
East Jackson Secondary School
Standard public school
359 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Institute 612
Alternative education program
322 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Townsend Elementary School
Standard public school
316 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Vandercook Lake High School
Standard public school
258 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 4.9:1, which is 73% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.