Enrollment
48
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 261407005038
Visions Unlimited — Farmington, MI
Federal NCES profile for Visions Unlimited, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 89
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Visions Unlimited compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Visions Unlimited reports 48 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 85% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 83% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 12% above the Michigan average and 18% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Farmington Public School District spends $19,282 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.0% from local sources (property taxes), 48.7% from the state, and 6.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Visions Unlimited compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.7:1 | ▼ 85% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 12% 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
2.7:1
students per teacher
— 85% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,282
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 48 Top 8% in Michigan — larger than 92% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 2.7:1 -85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.0% +12% vs state
NCES ID 261407005038
Student demographics
White 47.9%
African American 33.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Public School District, which includes Visions Unlimited.
$19,282
Per student
+22%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 48.7%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Visions Unlimited
How many students attend Visions Unlimited?
Visions Unlimited has 48 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Visions Unlimited?
The student-teacher ratio at Visions Unlimited is 2.7:1, which is 85% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Visions Unlimited?
61.0% of students at Visions Unlimited are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Visions Unlimited?
The largest demographic group at Visions Unlimited is White at 47.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Farmington, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Visions Unlimited?
Visions Unlimited has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.