Enrollment
1,657
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260111408807 Charter school
Michigan International Prep School — Elsie, MI
Federal NCES profile for Michigan International Prep School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 100
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: Michigan International Prep School · 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)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michigan International Prep School 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
Michigan International Prep School reports 1,657 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 65% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% above the Michigan average and 10% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 829 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Michigan International Prep School spends $11,711 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.0% from local sources (property taxes), 79.9% from the state, and 19.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Michigan International Prep School 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 44% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,657 | top 99% | — | — |
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
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 5% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
— 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$11,711
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 829 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 1,657 Top 99% in Michigan — larger than 1% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 26.2:1 +44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.1% +5% vs state
NCES ID 260111408807
Student demographics
White 65.4%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 829:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Michigan International Prep School, which includes Michigan International Prep School.
$11,711
Per student
-26%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.0%
State 79.9%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Michigan International Prep School
How many students attend Michigan International Prep School?
Michigan International Prep School has 1,657 students enrolled. It is a other school in Elsie, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan International Prep School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michigan International Prep School is 26.2:1, which is 44% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michigan International Prep School?
57.1% of students at Michigan International Prep School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michigan International Prep School?
The largest demographic group at Michigan International Prep School is White at 65.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elsie, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michigan International Prep School?
Michigan International Prep School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.