Enrollment
129
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 263630001894
White Lake Area Community Education — Muskegon, MI
Federal NCES profile for White Lake Area Community Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 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: Whitehall District Schools · 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Lake Area Community Education 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
White Lake Area Community Education reports 129 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 70% 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 65% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 59% above the Michigan average and 66% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 129 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Whitehall District Schools spends $16,909 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.9% from local sources (property taxes), 50.5% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 White Lake Area Community 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 | 5.5:1 | ▼ 70% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 16% | — | — |
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
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 59% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
— 70% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,909
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 129 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 129 Top 16% in Michigan — larger than 84% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 5.5:1 -70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.2% +59% vs state
NCES ID 263630001894
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 129:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitehall District Schools, which includes White Lake Area Community Education.
$16,909
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 50.5%
Federal 11.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
Similar other schools in Muskegon
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Campbell Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Ross Park Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
428 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about White Lake Area Community Education
How many students attend White Lake Area Community Education?
White Lake Area Community Education has 129 students enrolled. It is a other school in MUSKEGON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Lake Area Community Education?
The student-teacher ratio at White Lake Area Community Education is 5.5:1, which is 70% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 65% 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 White Lake Area Community Education?
86.2% of students at White Lake Area Community Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Lake Area Community Education?
The largest demographic group at White Lake Area Community Education is White at 79.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in MUSKEGON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Lake Area Community Education?
White Lake Area Community Education has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.