- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niles, MI
Southside Special Educ School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Special Educ School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262556006209
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Special Educ School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Special Educ School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Special Educ School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Niles, MI.
School address
District: Niles Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262556006209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Southside Special Educ School grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+52.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 262556006209 · Niles, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 6.2:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Niles Senior High School (828 students)
Southside Special Educ School grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+52.8%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Southside Special Educ School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niles Senior H
Niles Senior High School
828 students
- Howardellis El
Howardellis Elementary School
529 students
- Ballard Elemen
Ballard Elementary School
516 students
- Ring Lardner M
Ring Lardner Middle School
510 students
- Eastside Conne
Eastside Connections School
403 students
- This school 37
Southside Special Educ School
37 students
What this shows Southside Special Educ School reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Special Educ School compares
Southside Special Educ School is a growing 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 | 6.2:1 | ▼ 65% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.8%
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
$13,291
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 37 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Southside Special Educ School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Niles Community Schools reports $13,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Special Educ School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howardellis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ring Lardner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Connections School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Special Educ School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Niles
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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Special Educ School
How many students attend Southside Special Educ School?
Southside Special Educ School has 37 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Niles, MI. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Special Educ School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Special Educ School is 6.2:1, which is 65% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 61% 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 Southside Special Educ School?
66.7% of students at Southside Special Educ School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Special Educ School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Special Educ School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Niles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Special Educ School?
Southside Special Educ School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southside Special Educ School rank among schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Special Educ School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Niles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Niles on the city page.
What other schools are in Niles Community Schools?
Besides Southside Special Educ School, Niles Community Schools also operates Niles Senior High School (828 students), Howardellis Elementary School (529 students), and Ballard Elementary School (516 students). See the Niles Community Schools district page for the complete list.