Enrollment
38
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 268075001382
Marquettealger Administrative Unit — Marquette, MI
Federal NCES profile for Marquettealger Administrative Unit, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Marquette-Alger Resa · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marquettealger Administrative Unit 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
Marquettealger Administrative Unit reports 38 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 56% 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 50% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% below the Michigan average and 3% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 Marquettealger Administrative Unit 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 56% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 6% | — | — |
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
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 8% 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
8:1
students per teacher
— 56% below state mean
Top 6% in Michigan — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
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 38 Top 6% in Michigan — larger than 94% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 8:1 -56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.0% -8% vs state
NCES ID 268075001382
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Similar other schools in Marquette
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marquette Senior High School
Standard public school
940 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Superior Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
405 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Sandy Knoll School
Standard public school
322 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
North Star Montessori Academy
Standard public school
145 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Marquettealger Administrative Unit
How many students attend Marquettealger Administrative Unit?
Marquettealger Administrative Unit has 38 students enrolled. It is a other school in MARQUETTE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquettealger Administrative Unit?
The student-teacher ratio at Marquettealger Administrative Unit is 8:1, which is 56% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 50% 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 Marquettealger Administrative Unit?
50.0% of students at Marquettealger Administrative Unit are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marquettealger Administrative Unit?
The largest demographic group at Marquettealger Administrative Unit is White at 86.8%. The school serves a student body in MARQUETTE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marquettealger Administrative Unit?
Marquettealger Administrative Unit has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.