- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kalamazoo, MI
Transition Services
Federal NCES profile for Transition Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261995000875
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Transition Services earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Transition Services has class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Transition Services ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995000875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Transition Services shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-41.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.8 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 261995000875 · Kalamazoo, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 8.5:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Transition Services shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-41.4%). Teacher FTE lost 2.8 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Transition Services in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loy Norrix Hig
Loy Norrix High School
1,785 students
- Kalamazoo Cent
Kalamazoo Central High School
1,613 students
- Maple Street M
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
889 students
- Milwood Magnet
Milwood Magnet School
731 students
- Linden Grove M
Linden Grove Middle School
727 students
- This school 17
Transition Services
17 students
What this shows Transition Services reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Transition Services compares
Transition Services 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 51% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 6% in Michigan - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$16,449
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
Counselors0.0 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
African American 35.3%
White 29.4%
Two or More 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Largest group: African American at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Transition Services is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kalamazoo Public Schools reports $16,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Transition Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Transition Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~17 students)
Frequently asked questions about Transition Services
How many students attend Transition Services?
Transition Services has 17 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Transition Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Transition Services is 8.5:1, which is 51% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 46% 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 Transition Services?
72.4% of students at Transition Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Transition Services?
The largest demographic group at Transition Services is African American at 35.3% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Transition Services?
Transition Services has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Transition Services rank among high schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Transition Services ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Besides Transition Services, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students), and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (889 students). See the Kalamazoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.