- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Swartz Creek, MI
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263342000836
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Swartz Creek · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Swartz Creek, MI.
School address
District: Swartz Creek Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263342000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-15.6%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 263342000836 · Swartz Creek, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 46.5:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Swartz Creek High School (996 students)
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-15.6%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swartz Creek H
Swartz Creek High School
996 students
- Swartz Creek M
Swartz Creek Middle School
758 students
- Morrish Elemen
Morrish Elementary School
435 students
- Elms Road Elem
Elms Road Elementary School
420 students
- Syring Element 354
Syring Elementary School
354 students
- This school 93
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
93 students
What this shows Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center compares
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center 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 | 46.5:1 | ▲ 166% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
46.5:1
students per teacher
- 166% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,796
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
5
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Swartz Creek Community Schools reports $13,796 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swartz Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swartz Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morrish Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elms Road Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Syring Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
How many students attend Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center has 93 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Swartz Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is 46.5:1, which is 166% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 196% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
73.0% of students at Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Swartz Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center rank among schools in Swartz Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Swartz Creek, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Swartz Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Swartz Creek Community Schools?
Besides Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center, Swartz Creek Community Schools also operates Swartz Creek High School (996 students), Swartz Creek Middle School (758 students), and Morrish Elementary School (435 students). See the Swartz Creek Community Schools district page for the complete list.