Enrollment
89
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 268000001449
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education — Cadillac, MI
Federal NCES profile for Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 90
🌟 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: Wexford-Missaukee 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)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education reports 89 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 87% 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 85% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 60.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% above the Michigan average and 16% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 82.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education 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 | 2.4:1 | ▼ 87% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 12% | — | — |
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
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 11% 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
2.4:1
students per teacher
— 87% 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.
Engagement
82.0%
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 89 Top 12% in Michigan — larger than 88% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 2.4:1 -87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 60.3% +11% vs state
NCES ID 268000001449
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 82.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
How many students attend Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education?
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education has 89 students enrolled. It is a other school in CADILLAC, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education is 2.4:1, which is 87% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 85% 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 Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education?
60.3% of students at Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education?
The largest demographic group at Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education is White at 80.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in CADILLAC, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education?
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) 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.