Enrollment
17
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 263066008201
Young Adult Program — Saline, MI
Federal NCES profile for Young Adult Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 78/100.
👥 Class size 78
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: Saline Area 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Young Adult Program 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
Young Adult Program reports 17 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 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: 22.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 58% below the Michigan average and 56% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Saline Area Schools spends $17,862 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.8% from local sources (property taxes), 49.0% from the state, and 6.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (B+), calculated from 1 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 Young Adult Program 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 | 22.7% | ▼ 58% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 3% | — | — |
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
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 58% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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.
Funding equity
$17,862
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.
Overview
Enrollment 17 Top 3% in Michigan — larger than 97% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 5.5:1 -70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 22.7% -58% vs state
NCES ID 263066008201
Student demographics
White 76.5%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saline Area Schools, which includes Young Adult Program.
$17,862
Per student
+13%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.8%
State 49.0%
Federal 6.1%
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
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Young Adult Program
How many students attend Young Adult Program?
Young Adult Program has 17 students enrolled. It is a high school in SALINE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Adult Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Adult Program 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 Young Adult Program?
22.7% of students at Young Adult Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Adult Program?
The largest demographic group at Young Adult Program is White at 76.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in SALINE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Adult Program?
Young Adult Program has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (B+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.