Enrollment
24
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Niles, MI
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education
Federal NCES profile for Niles Comm Schools Adult Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262556002056
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 24
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Niles Comm Schools Adult Education ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Niles, MI.
School address
District: Niles Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262556002056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+31% vs state
What stands out at Niles Comm Schools Adult Education
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education is a higher-need, small high school in Niles, Michigan, enrolling 24 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Michigan schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Niles Community Schools also operates Niles Senior High School (828 students) and Howardellis Elementary School (529 students) alongside Niles Comm Schools Adult Education.
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 Niles Comm Schools Adult Education compares
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,915
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 62.5%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Niles Comm Schools Adult Education is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niles Community Schools, which includes Niles Comm Schools Adult Education.
$11,915
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 69.2%
Federal 11.2%
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 Niles Comm Schools Adult Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Howardellis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Ballard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Ring Lardner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Eastside Connections School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Niles Comm Schools Adult Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Niles Comm Schools Adult Education
How many students attend Niles Comm Schools Adult Education?
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Niles, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niles Comm Schools Adult Education?
71.4% of students at Niles Comm Schools Adult Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niles Comm Schools Adult Education?
The largest demographic group at Niles Comm Schools Adult Education is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Niles, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niles Comm Schools Adult Education?
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Niles Comm Schools Adult Education rank among high schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Niles Comm Schools Adult Education ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Niles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Niles on the city page.
Is Niles Comm Schools Adult Education a good school?
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Niles Community Schools?
Besides Niles Comm Schools Adult Education, Niles Community Schools also operates Niles Senior High School (828 students), Howardellis Elementary School (529 students), and Ballard Elementary School (516 students). See the Niles Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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