Enrollment
46
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 268074001380
Manistee Isd Center Programs — Manistee, MI
Federal NCES profile for Manistee Isd Center Programs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Manistee 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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manistee Isd Center Programs compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Manistee Isd Center Programs reports 46 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 62% 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 57% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 0% below the Michigan average and 5% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), 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 Manistee Isd Center Programs 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 | 6.9:1 | ▼ 62% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 7% | — | — |
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
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 0% 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
6.9:1
students per teacher
— 62% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.5%
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 46 Top 7% in Michigan — larger than 93% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 6.9:1 -62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.2% -0% vs state
NCES ID 268074001380
Student demographics
White 80.4%
African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Manistee Isd Center Programs
How many students attend Manistee Isd Center Programs?
Manistee Isd Center Programs has 46 students enrolled. It is a other school in Manistee, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manistee Isd Center Programs?
The student-teacher ratio at Manistee Isd Center Programs is 6.9:1, which is 62% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 57% 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 Manistee Isd Center Programs?
54.2% of students at Manistee Isd Center Programs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manistee Isd Center Programs?
The largest demographic group at Manistee Isd Center Programs is White at 80.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Manistee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manistee Isd Center Programs?
Manistee Isd Center Programs has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) 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.