At a glance
Reported students
128
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
124
Lighthouse Education Center: 128 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
5.3:1 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
- 69
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.1:1
What the reported data says about Lighthouse Education Center
Lighthouse Education Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Saint Joseph. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Berrien RESA. NCES reports 128 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.3:1, below 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 (61.7%) and Black (25%). Students served under IDEA represent 97.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lighthouse Education Center
- 1How do the reported 5.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 97.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White61.7%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black25%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Berrien RESA
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blossomland Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–12
124 reported students
Berrien County Juvenile Center
High · Grades 06–12
10 reported students
Public schools near Lighthouse Education Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Middle School Middle · St. Joseph Public Schools | 06–08 | 690 | 0.7 mi |
| Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center Other · Benton Harbor Area Schools | KG–12 | 59 | 4.4 mi |
| Benton Harbor Charter School Academy Other · Charter · Benton Harbor Charter School Academy | PK–09 | 418 | 4.6 mi |
| Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School Other · Charter · Countryside Academy | 02–12 | 386 | 6.5 mi |
| Blossomland Learning Center Other · Berrien RESA | PK–12 | 124 | 8.7 mi |
| Berrien Springs Virtual Academy Other · Berrien Springs Public Schools | KG–12 | 213 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Education Center
What grades does Lighthouse Education Center serve?
Lighthouse Education Center reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Berrien RESA.
How many students attend Lighthouse Education Center?
Lighthouse Education Center reported 128 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 69 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lighthouse Education Center?
The calculated ratio is 5.3:1, based on 128 students and 24 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 Lighthouse Education Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lighthouse Education Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berrien RESA attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lighthouse Education Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.6% 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 Lighthouse Education Center in?
Lighthouse Education Center is part of Berrien RESA, based in Berrien Springs, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lighthouse Education Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Upton Middle School (0.7 mi), Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center (4.4 mi), Benton Harbor Charter School Academy (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.