Enrollment
248
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 268018000472
Waldron Learning Center — Coldwater, MI
Federal NCES profile for Waldron Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Branch Isd · 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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waldron Learning Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Waldron Learning Center reports 248 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 55% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 77% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 66.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 22% above the Michigan average and 28% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F), 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 Waldron Learning Center 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 55% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 31% | — | — |
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
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 22% 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
28.2:1
students per teacher
— 55% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 248 Top 31% in Michigan — larger than 69% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 28.2:1 +55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 66.1% +22% vs state
NCES ID 268018000472
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Waldron Learning Center
How many students attend Waldron Learning Center?
Waldron Learning Center has 248 students enrolled. It is a other school in COLDWATER, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldron Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldron Learning Center is 28.2:1, which is 55% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waldron Learning Center?
66.1% of students at Waldron Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waldron Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Waldron Learning Center is White at 86.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in COLDWATER, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldron Learning Center?
Waldron Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.