Enrollment
55
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howell, MI
Pathway School
Federal NCES profile for Pathway School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268070000188
👥 S:T ratio 91
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathway School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Howell · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathway School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathway School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Howell, MI.
School address
District: Livingston Esa · Michigan
NCES ID 268070000188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pathway School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pathway School
Pathway School is a small combined-grade school in Howell, Michigan, enrolling 55 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.3:1, Pathway School is leaner than roughly 99% of Michigan schools and 87% 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 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Michigan schools, with 55 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Howell's public schools, it stands alongside Hartland Virtual Academy (22 students): Pathway School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Livingston Esa, also runs Adult Transition Services (76 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 Pathway School compares
Pathway School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.3:1 | ▼ 87% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.3:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.7%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 92.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Pathway School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Pathway School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Transition Services | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pathway School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Howell
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 (~55 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.3:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Pathway School's federal record.
- Compare Pathway School against another school. Compare schools
- Livingston Esa's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Pathway School
How many students attend Pathway School?
Pathway School has 55 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Howell, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathway School is 2.3:1, which is 87% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 85% 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 Pathway School?
41.3% of students at Pathway School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathway School?
The largest demographic group at Pathway School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Howell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathway School?
Pathway School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Pathway School rank among schools in Howell?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathway School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Howell, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Howell on the city page.
Is Pathway School a good school?
Pathway School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% 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 Livingston Esa?
Besides Pathway School, Livingston Esa also operates Adult Transition Services (76 students). See the Livingston Esa district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.