- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Youth Center School
Federal NCES profile for Youth Center School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268060000874
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youth Center School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Youth Center School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Center School ranks #1 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Resa · Michigan
NCES ID 268060000874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Youth Center School grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+16.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 268060000874 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 4.6:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodsedge Learning Center (222 students)
Youth Center School grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+16.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Youth Center School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodsedge Lear
Woodsedge Learning Center
222 students
- Kalamazoo Resa
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
126 students
- This school 51
Youth Center School
51 students
- Valley Center 30
Valley Center School
30 students
What this shows Youth Center School reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Youth Center School compares
Youth Center School 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 | 4.6:1 | ▼ 74% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.3%
White 9.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: African American at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Youth Center School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Youth Center School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsedge Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Valley Center School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Youth Center School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Kalamazoo
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 (~51 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Youth Center School
How many students attend Youth Center School?
Youth Center School has 51 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Center School is 4.6:1, which is 74% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 71% 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 Youth Center School?
74.4% of students at Youth Center School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youth Center School?
The largest demographic group at Youth Center School is African American at 84.3% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youth Center School?
Youth Center School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Youth Center School rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Center School ranks #1 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalamazoo Resa?
Besides Youth Center School, Kalamazoo Resa also operates Woodsedge Learning Center (222 students), Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program (126 students), and Valley Center School (30 students). See the Kalamazoo Resa district page for the complete list.