- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center shrank from 19 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 1.1 → 1.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 260094908615 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
14 enr · 14:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lighthouse Academy South Campus (213 students)
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center shrank from 19 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 1.1 → 1.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lighthouse Aca
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
213 students
- Lighthouse Aca 73
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
73 students
- Lighthouse Aca 32
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village
32 students
- Lighthouse Aca 17
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center
17 students
- This school 14
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
14 students
- Lighthouse Aca 14
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute
14 students
What this shows Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center compares
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,047
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
District finance for Lighthouse Academy reports $21,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~14 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 19 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), down 1.
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.
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.