- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Pleasant, MI
Way Oasis
Federal NCES profile for Way Oasis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262475007729
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Way Oasis earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Way Oasis has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Way Oasis ranks #5 of 7 schools in Mount Pleasant, MI.
School address
District: Mt. Pleasant City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262475007729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Way Oasis grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 262475007729 · Mount Pleasant, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 12.5:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students)
Way Oasis grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Way Oasis in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Pleasant Se
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
1,066 students
- Mt Pleasant Mi
Mt Pleasant Middle School
666 students
- Fancher School
Fancher School
431 students
- Pullen Element 303
Pullen Elementary School
303 students
- Mary Mcguire S 276
Mary Mcguire School
276 students
- This school 138
Way Oasis
138 students
What this shows Way Oasis reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Way Oasis compares
Way Oasis is a growing 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.5%
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
$15,449
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
White 53.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Way Oasis is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Pleasant City School District reports $15,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Way Oasis Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pleasant Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt Pleasant Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fancher School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pullen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Mcguire School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Way Oasis's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Mount Pleasant
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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Way Oasis
How many students attend Way Oasis?
Way Oasis has 138 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mount Pleasant, MI. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Way Oasis?
The student-teacher ratio at Way Oasis is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% 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 Way Oasis?
72.1% of students at Way Oasis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Way Oasis?
The largest demographic group at Way Oasis is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Way Oasis?
Way Oasis has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Way Oasis rank among schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Way Oasis ranks #5 of 7 schools in Mount Pleasant, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Pleasant City School District?
Besides Way Oasis, Mt. Pleasant City School District also operates Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students), Mt Pleasant Middle School (666 students), and Fancher School (431 students). See the Mt. Pleasant City School District district page for the complete list.