- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pathway School shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 268070000188 · Howell, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 2.3:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Transition Services (76 students)
Pathway School shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Pathway School compares
Pathway School 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
Similar other schools in Howell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~55 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), down 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.