- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saginaw, MI
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263341001910
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Swan Valley School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263341001910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education held near 29 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 263341001910 · Saginaw, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 29:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Swan Valley High School (504 students)
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education held near 29 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swan Valley Hi
Swan Valley High School
504 students
- Shields Elemen
Shields Elementary School
447 students
- Swan Valley Mi
Swan Valley Middle School
408 students
- Robert B Haven
Robert B Havens Elem School
390 students
- This school 29
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education
29 students
What this shows Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education compares
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29:1 | ▲ 66% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
29:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,828
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 10.3%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Swan Valley School District reports $11,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shields Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swan Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert B Havens Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education
How many students attend Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education?
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saginaw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education is 29:1, which is 66% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education?
63.3% of students at Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education?
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education rank among high schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Saginaw, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Saginaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Swan Valley School District?
Besides Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education, Swan Valley School District also operates Swan Valley High School (504 students), Shields Elementary School (447 students), and Swan Valley Middle School (408 students). See the Swan Valley School District district page for the complete list.