At a glance
Reported students
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
278.5
Airport Center for Education: 49 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
25.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 96
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4.41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.8:1
What the reported data says about Airport Center for Education
Airport Center for Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Carleton. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Airport Community Schools. NCES reports 49 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.4:1, above the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.6%) and multiracial (8.2%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Airport Center for Education
- 1How do the reported 25.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.6%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black6.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Airport Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wagar Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–05
221 reported students
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
242 reported students
Fred W Ritter Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
265 reported students
Loren Eyler Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
292 reported students
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
370 reported students
Wagar Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
641 reported students
Public schools near Airport Center for Education
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Senior High School High · Airport Community Schools | 09–12 | 760 | under 0.1 mi |
| Joseph C Sterling Elementary School Elementary · Airport Community Schools | PK–04 | 370 | 0.1 mi |
| Lakeshore Virtual School Other · Gibraltar School District | KG–12 | 117 | 9 mi |
| Monroe County Education Center Other · Monroe ISD | PK–12 | 119 | 9.3 mi |
| Monroe County Transition Center Other · Monroe ISD | UG–UG | 38 | 9.3 mi |
| Orchard Center High School Other · Monroe Public Schools | KG–12 | 260 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Airport Center for Education
What grades does Airport Center for Education serve?
Airport Center for Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Airport Community Schools.
How many students attend Airport Center for Education?
Airport Center for Education reported 49 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 96 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Airport Center for Education?
The calculated ratio is 25.4:1, based on 49 students and 1.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Airport Center for Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Airport Center for Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Airport Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Airport Center for Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Airport Center for Education in?
Airport Center for Education is part of Airport Community Schools, based in Carleton, MI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Airport Center for Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Airport Senior High School (under 0.1 mi), Joseph C Sterling Elementary School (0.1 mi), Lakeshore Virtual School (9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.