- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
White Lake Area Community Education
Federal NCES profile for White Lake Area Community Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263630001894
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Lake Area Community Education earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 19
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
White Lake Area Community Education has class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Lake Area Community Education ranks #2 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Whitehall District Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263630001894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
White Lake Area Community Education grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 263630001894 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 6.5:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitehall Senior High School (597 students)
White Lake Area Community Education grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
White Lake Area Community Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitehall Seni
Whitehall Senior High School
597 students
- Shoreline Elem
Shoreline Elementary School
432 students
- Whitehall Ealy
Whitehall Ealy Elem School
431 students
- Whitehall Midd
Whitehall Middle School
424 students
- This school 129
White Lake Area Community Education
129 students
What this shows White Lake Area Community Education reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Lake Area Community Education compares
White Lake Area Community Education 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 63% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$16,637
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, White Lake Area Community Education is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Whitehall District Schools reports $16,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Lake Area Community Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoreline Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehall Ealy Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehall Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Lake Area Community Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~129 students)
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 an alternative school in Muskegon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Lake Area Community Education?
The student-teacher ratio at White Lake Area Community Education is 6.5:1, which is 63% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 59% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Lake Area Community Education rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, White Lake Area Community Education ranks #2 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitehall District Schools?
Besides White Lake Area Community Education, Whitehall District Schools also operates Whitehall Senior High School (597 students), Shoreline Elementary School (432 students), and Whitehall Ealy Elem School (431 students). See the Whitehall District Schools district page for the complete list.