- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fennville, MI
Pearl Alternativeadult Education School
Federal NCES profile for Pearl Alternativeadult Education School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261423001571
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl Alternativeadult Education School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fennville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 35
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Alternativeadult Education School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fennville, MI.
School address
District: Fennville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261423001571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Pearl Alternativeadult Education School held near 43 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.8 → 1.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 261423001571 · Fennville, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 84.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fennville Elementary School (503 students)
Pearl Alternativeadult Education School held near 43 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.8 → 1.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pearl Alternativeadult Education School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fennville Elem
Fennville Elementary School
503 students
- Fennville Publ
Fennville Public High School
383 students
- Fennville Midd
Fennville Middle School
293 students
- This school 35
Pearl Alternativeadult Education School
35 students
What this shows Pearl Alternativeadult Education School reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl Alternativeadult Education School compares
Pearl Alternativeadult Education School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$15,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Pearl Alternativeadult Education School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fennville Public Schools reports $15,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearl Alternativeadult Education School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fennville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Fennville Public High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Fennville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl Alternativeadult Education School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high 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.
Frequently asked questions about Pearl Alternativeadult Education School
How many students attend Pearl Alternativeadult Education School?
Pearl Alternativeadult Education School has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fennville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl Alternativeadult Education School?
84.1% of students at Pearl Alternativeadult Education School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl Alternativeadult Education School?
The largest demographic group at Pearl Alternativeadult Education School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Fennville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl Alternativeadult Education School?
Pearl Alternativeadult Education School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pearl Alternativeadult Education School rank among public schools in Fennville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl Alternativeadult Education School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fennville, 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 Fennville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fennville Public Schools?
Besides Pearl Alternativeadult Education School, Fennville Public Schools also operates Fennville Elementary School (503 students), Fennville Public High School (383 students), and Fennville Middle School (293 students). See the Fennville Public Schools district page for the complete list.