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Berrien RESA

Specialized public school district · Berrien Springs, MI · NCES 2680160

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At a glance

Reported students

907

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

3

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

12.4:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$175,270

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$57,206

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
240
Teachers (FTE)
61
Student–teacher ratio
3.9:1

What current records say about Berrien RESA

Berrien RESA operates 3 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. NCES reports 907 students and 73.1 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Michigan agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 18 of 56 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $175,270 in current expenditure per pupil and $57,206 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 43 of 55 in Michigan. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

Reported needs and resources

English learners
1.7%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
96.3%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
73.1
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$46,797,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Berrien RESA

Berrien Springs, Michigan

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 41.9514, -86.3487

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White54.6%
  • Hispanic8.8%
  • Black26.9%
  • Asian2.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial6.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
High1103.3:10
Combined / other21264.9:10

Explore schools in Berrien RESA

3 current directory entries

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Showing 1–3 of 3 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Berrien County Juvenile CenterHigh06–12103.3:1
Blossomland Learning CenterOtherPK–121244.6:1
Lighthouse Education CenterOtherPK–121285.3:1

Cities served by Berrien RESA

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Frequently asked questions about Berrien RESA

How many schools are in Berrien RESA?

Berrien RESA has 3 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 high, 2 combined or other.

How many students attend Berrien RESA?

NCES reports 907 students for 2024–25, served by 73.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 18 of 56 Michigan agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 240 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Berrien RESA?

The district-wide ratio is 12.4:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Berrien RESA spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $175,270 in current expenditure per pupil, including $57,206 for instruction. That ranks 43 of 55 comparable Michigan agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in Berrien RESA?

Berrien County Juvenile Center reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 10 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in Berrien RESA?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (269) 471-7725 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

Nearby school districts

Regular Michigan districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.