Enrollment
35
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 262160008337
Mixter School — Lincoln Park, MI
Federal NCES profile for Mixter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 93
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 →
The verdict
Mixter School earns a D Resource Investment Index (44/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 44/100
- 1.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 35
- students enrolled
School address
District: Lincoln Park School District of the City of · 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)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-91% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mixter School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mixter School reports 35 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 91% 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 89% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 56% below the Michigan average and 54% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lincoln Park School District of the City of spends $20,703 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.1% from local sources (property taxes), 57.3% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mixter 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 | 1.7:1 | ▼ 91% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 56% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
2 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 99% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
35 larger than 4% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 56% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
1.7:1
students per teacher
— 91% below state mean
Top 0% in Michigan — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,703
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 35 Top 6% in Michigan — larger than 94% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 1.7:1 -91% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.8% -56% vs state
NCES ID 262160008337
Student demographics
White 62.9%
African American 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Park School District of the City of, which includes Mixter School.
$20,703
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mixter School
How many students attend Mixter School?
Mixter School has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mixter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mixter School is 1.7:1, which is 91% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 89% 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 Mixter School?
23.8% of students at Mixter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mixter School?
The largest demographic group at Mixter School is White at 62.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lincoln Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mixter School?
Mixter School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.