Enrollment
14
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260094908615 Charter school
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center — Muskegon, MI
Federal NCES profile for Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 24
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: Lighthouse Academy · 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+4% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center reports 14 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% above the Michigan average and 63% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lighthouse Academy spends $21,262 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 7.7% from local sources (property taxes), 64.9% from the state, and 27.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 2% | — | — |
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
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% 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
19:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,262
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.
Overview
Enrollment 14 Top 2% in Michigan — larger than 98% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.2% +55% vs state
NCES ID 260094908615
Student demographics
African American 71.4%
White 21.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lighthouse Academy, which includes Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center.
$21,262
Per student
+34%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- —
Similar other schools in Muskegon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 23:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 a other 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 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body 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 24/100 (F) based on 1 factor: 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.