Enrollment
40
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marcellus, MI
Volinia Outcome Base School
Federal NCES profile for Volinia Outcome Base School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262274000121
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Volinia Outcome Base School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Marcellus · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Volinia Outcome Base School has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Volinia Outcome Base School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marcellus, MI.
School address
District: Marcellus Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262274000121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+129% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Volinia Outcome Base School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Volinia Outcome Base School
Volinia Outcome Base School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Marcellus, Michigan, enrolling 40 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40:1 is larger than about 98% of Michigan schools and 129% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 96.9% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Michigan schools, with 40 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #22, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marcellus Community Schools also operates Marcellus Elementary School (264 students) and Marcellus High School (160 students) alongside Volinia Outcome Base School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Volinia Outcome Base School compares
Volinia Outcome Base School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40:1 | ▲ 129% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
40:1
students per teacher
- 129% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
65.0%
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.
Funding equity
$13,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Volinia Outcome Base School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marcellus Community Schools, which includes Volinia Outcome Base School.
$13,508
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.1%
Federal 16.6%
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.
How Volinia Outcome Base School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcellus Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcellus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcellus Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Volinia Outcome Base School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~40 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~40:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Volinia Outcome Base School
How many students attend Volinia Outcome Base School?
Volinia Outcome Base School has 40 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Marcellus, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Volinia Outcome Base School?
The student-teacher ratio at Volinia Outcome Base School is 40:1, which is 129% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Volinia Outcome Base School?
96.9% of students at Volinia Outcome Base School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Volinia Outcome Base School?
The largest demographic group at Volinia Outcome Base School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Marcellus, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Volinia Outcome Base School?
Volinia Outcome Base School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Volinia Outcome Base School rank among public schools in Marcellus?
By Resource Investment Index, Volinia Outcome Base School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marcellus, 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 Marcellus on the city page.
Is Volinia Outcome Base School a good school?
Volinia Outcome Base School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marcellus Community Schools?
Besides Volinia Outcome Base School, Marcellus Community Schools also operates Marcellus Elementary School (264 students), Marcellus High School (160 students), and Marcellus Middle School (136 students). See the Marcellus Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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