- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Caro, MI
Transition Center
Federal NCES profile for Transition Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260840001914
👥 S:T ratio 96
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Transition Center earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Caro · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 1
- students enrolled
Transition Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Transition Center ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Caro, MI.
School address
District: Cass City Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260840001914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Transition Center held near 1 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 260840001914 · Caro, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
1 enr · 1:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass City Elementary (459 students)
Transition Center held near 1 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Transition Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass City Elem
Cass City Elementary
459 students
- Cass City Jr a
Cass City Jr and Sr High School
418 students
- This school 1
Transition Center
1 students
What this shows Transition Center reports 1 students on the CCD universe file.
How Transition Center compares
Transition Center 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 | 1:1 | ▼ 94% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
1:1
students per teacher
- 94% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,258
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.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cass City Public Schools reports $13,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Transition Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass City Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cass City Jr and Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Transition Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~1 students)
Frequently asked questions about Transition Center
How many students attend Transition Center?
Transition Center has 1 student enrolled. It is a high school in Caro, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1 (2022-23) → 1 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Transition Center is 1:1, which is 94% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 94% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Transition Center?
Transition Center has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Transition Center rank among public schools in Caro?
By Resource Investment Index, Transition Center ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Caro, 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 Caro on the city page.
What other schools are in Cass City Public Schools?
Besides Transition Center, Cass City Public Schools also operates Cass City Elementary (459 students) and Cass City Jr and Sr High School (418 students). See the Cass City Public Schools district page for the complete list.