Enrollment
14
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Federal NCES profile for Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260094908615Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Lighthouse Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260094908615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center is a high-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 14 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.2% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Michigan schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and White (21%) (diversity index 44/100).
The surrounding Lighthouse Academy spends $21,064 per pupil, 56% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Muskegon's public schools, it stands alongside Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students): Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 16.7:1).
Lighthouse Academy also operates Lighthouse Academy South Campus (213 students) and Lighthouse Academy Waalkes (73 students) alongside Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center compares
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,064
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 71.4%
White 21.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lighthouse Academy, which includes Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center.
$21,064
Per student
+56%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.7%
State 64.9%
Federal 27.4%
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.
How Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Academy South Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Academy Waalkes | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~14 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
How many students attend Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center?
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center has 14 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center?
84.2% of students at Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center?
The largest demographic group at Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center?
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center a good school?
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lighthouse Academy?
Besides Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center, Lighthouse Academy also operates Lighthouse Academy South Campus (213 students), Lighthouse Academy Waalkes (73 students), and Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village (32 students). See the Lighthouse Academy district page for the complete list.
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