Enrollment
75
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Traverse City, MI
North Ednew Horizons
Federal NCES profile for North Ednew Horizons, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268044007779
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ednew Horizons earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #8 of 16
- schools in Traverse City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Ednew Horizons has class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Ednew Horizons ranks #8 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI.
School address
District: Northwest Education Services · Michigan
NCES ID 268044007779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Ednew Horizons compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Ednew Horizons
North Ednew Horizons is a small combined-grade school in Traverse City, Michigan, enrolling 75 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.5:1, North Ednew Horizons is leaner than roughly 94% of Michigan schools and 57% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 75 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Traverse City's public schools, it stands alongside The Greenspire School (93 students): North Ednew Horizons is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.5:1 vs 8.5:1).
Northwest Education Services also operates North Edbridgeway (70 students) and Life Skills Center (67 students) alongside North Ednew Horizons.
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 North Ednew Horizons compares
North Ednew Horizons on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 57% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 6% in Michigan - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
- 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 84.0%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, North Ednew Horizons is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How North Ednew Horizons Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Edbridgeway | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Life Skills Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Edcreekside School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Ednew Horizons's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Traverse City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~75 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Ednew Horizons
How many students attend North Ednew Horizons?
North Ednew Horizons has 75 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Traverse City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ednew Horizons?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ednew Horizons is 7.5:1, which is 57% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 52% 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 North Ednew Horizons?
26.0% of students at North Ednew Horizons are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Ednew Horizons?
The largest demographic group at North Ednew Horizons is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Traverse City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ednew Horizons?
North Ednew Horizons has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Ednew Horizons rank among schools in Traverse City?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ednew Horizons ranks #8 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Traverse City on the city page.
Is North Ednew Horizons a good school?
North Ednew Horizons earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. 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 Northwest Education Services?
Besides North Ednew Horizons, Northwest Education Services also operates North Edbridgeway (70 students), Life Skills Center (67 students), and North Edcreekside School (64 students). See the Northwest Education Services district page for the complete list.
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