- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Valley Center School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Center School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268060000873
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Center School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #20 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Center School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Center School ranks #20 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Resa · Michigan
NCES ID 268060000873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Valley Center School shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-21.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 268060000873 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 6:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodsedge Learning Center (222 students)
Valley Center School shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-21.9%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Valley Center School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodsedge Lear
Woodsedge Learning Center
222 students
- Kalamazoo Resa
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
126 students
- Youth Center S 51
Youth Center School
51 students
- This school 30
Valley Center School
30 students
What this shows Valley Center School reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Center School compares
Valley Center School 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 66% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
6:1
students per teacher
- 66% 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
70.0%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Two or More 26.7%
African American 23.3%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Valley Center School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Valley Center School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsedge Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Youth Center School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Center School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools in Kalamazoo
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 (~30 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Center School
How many students attend Valley Center School?
Valley Center School has 30 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Center School is 6:1, which is 66% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 62% 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 Valley Center School?
65.6% of students at Valley Center School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Center School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Center School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Center School?
Valley Center School 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 Valley Center School rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Center School ranks #20 of 26 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 schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalamazoo Resa?
Besides Valley Center School, Kalamazoo Resa also operates Woodsedge Learning Center (222 students), Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program (126 students), and Youth Center School (51 students). See the Kalamazoo Resa district page for the complete list.