- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MI
Northwest Connect
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Connect, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262601000870
👥 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
Northwest Connect earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Connect has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Connect ranks #5 of 5 schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Northwest Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262601000870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Northwest Connect shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 262601000870 · Jackson, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 39.3:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (958 students)
Northwest Connect shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Northwest Connect in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
958 students
- Northwest Earl
Northwest Early Elementary School
848 students
- Northwest Kidd
Northwest Kidder Middle School
786 students
- Northwest Elem
Northwest Elementary School
758 students
- This school 157
Northwest Connect
157 students
What this shows Northwest Connect reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Connect compares
Northwest Connect 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 | 39.3:1 | ▲ 125% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
39.3:1
students per teacher
- 125% 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
58.6%
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.
Funding equity
$12,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
22
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Northwest Connect is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Northwest Community Schools reports $12,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Connect Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Early Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Kidder Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Connect's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Standard public school
402 students 80.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Standard public school
260 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special-education school
240 students 4:1 students per teacher
Way East Jackson
Alternative education program
16 students
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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Connect
How many students attend Northwest Connect?
Northwest Connect has 157 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Connect?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Connect is 39.3:1, which is 125% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 150% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Connect?
65.6% of students at Northwest Connect are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Connect?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Connect is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Connect?
Northwest Connect has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Connect rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Connect ranks #5 of 5 schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Community Schools?
Besides Northwest Connect, Northwest Community Schools also operates Northwest High School (958 students), Northwest Early Elementary School (848 students), and Northwest Kidder Middle School (786 students). See the Northwest Community Schools district page for the complete list.