Enrollment
44
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dowagiac, MI
North Pointe Center
Federal NCES profile for North Pointe Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268022001535
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pointe Center earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Dowagiac · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 44:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pointe Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pointe Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Dowagiac, MI.
School address
NCES ID 268022001535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+151% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pointe Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Pointe Center
North Pointe Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Dowagiac, Michigan, enrolling 44 students.
Class loads run heavy: 44:1 is larger than about 98% of Michigan schools and 151% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Michigan schools, with 44 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 13 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 44 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District, also runs Brookside Learning Center (64 students).
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 Pointe Center compares
North Pointe 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 | 44:1 | ▲ 151% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
44:1
students per teacher
- 151% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.5%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 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 70.5%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, North Pointe Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How North Pointe Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pointe Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 4.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~44 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~44:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Pointe Center
How many students attend North Pointe Center?
North Pointe Center has 44 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Dowagiac, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pointe Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pointe Center is 44:1, which is 151% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 180% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Pointe Center?
60.9% of students at North Pointe Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pointe Center?
The largest demographic group at North Pointe Center is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Dowagiac, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pointe Center?
North Pointe Center has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Pointe Center rank among public schools in Dowagiac?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pointe Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Dowagiac, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dowagiac on the city page.
Is North Pointe Center a good school?
North Pointe Center earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District?
Besides North Pointe Center, Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District also operates Brookside Learning Center (64 students). See the Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District district page for the complete list.
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