Pathfinder Educational Center

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 62445 Shimmel Rd
       Centreville, MI  49032-9527


(269) 467-5409

District: St. Joseph County Independent School District (Isd)


Student/teacher ratio:  6.2 Help
Number of students:  62

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.8%
Hispanic:
11.3%
Two or more races:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.8%), Hispanic (11.3%), two or more races (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pathfinder Educational Center is 6.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Enrollment information for Pathfinder Educational Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 160 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2003 160 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2004 165 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 1 177
2005 161 4 1 8 1 n/a n/a 1 176
2006 146 5 1 8 0 n/a n/a 1 161
2007 132 7 0 9 0 n/a n/a 3 151
2008 100 3 n/a 7 n/a n/a n/a 3 113
2009 102 4 0 8 0 n/a n/a 2 116
2010 111 5 0 8 2 n/a n/a 2 128
2011 89 4 0 8 2 0 3 0 106
2012 75 3 1 7 2 0 4 0 92
2013 64 4 1 9 1 1 3 0 83
2014 61 2 2 9 0 1 2 0 77
2015 60 2 2 8 1 0 4 0 77
2016 48 3 1 10 0 0 5 0 67
2017 63 4 1 9 0 0 4 0 81
2018 64 1 2 8 2 0 9 0 86
2019 63 0 2 10 1 0 9 0 85
2020 56 3 1 10 1 0 6 0 77
2021 49 2 0 9 0 0 7 0 67
2022 50 2 0 10 0 0 5 0 67
2023 47 3 0 8 0 0 10 0 68
2024 47 2 0 7 0 0 6 0 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pathfinder Educational Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 174 n/a n/a 4.6
2003 174 n/a n/a 4.6
2004 177 3.2 55.3 n/a
2005 176 3.6 48.9 n/a
2006 161 3.6 44.7 0
2007 151 8.4 18.0 37.2
2008 113 8.4 13.5 57.3
2009 116 7.6 15.3 76.3
2010 128 15.6 8.2 63.5
2011 106 14.6 7.2 67.9
2012 92 8.0 11.5 73.9
2013 83 8.0 10.3 69.9
2014 77 8.0 9.6 76.6
2015 77 5.0 15.4 71.4
2016 67 8.0 8.3 73.1
2017 81 8.0 10.1 70.4
2018 86 10.7 7.9 68.6
2019 85 14.0 6.0 76.5
2020 77 13.0 5.9 71.4
2021 67 11.0 6.0 80.6
2022 67 14.0 4.7 83.6
2023 68 11.0 6.1 75
2024 62 10.0 6.2 79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pathfinder Educational Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 174 n/a n/a 4.6
2003 174 n/a n/a 4.6
2004 177 3.2 55.3 n/a
2005 176 3.6 48.9 n/a
2006 161 3.6 44.7 0
2007 151 8.4 18.0 37.2
2008 113 8.4 13.5 57.3
2009 116 7.6 15.3 76.3
2010 128 15.6 8.2 63.5
2011 106 14.6 7.2 67.9
2012 92 8.0 11.5 73.9
2013 83 8.0 10.3 69.9
2014 77 8.0 9.6 76.6
2015 77 5.0 15.4 71.4
2016 67 8.0 8.3 73.1
2017 81 8.0 10.1 70.4
2018 86 10.7 7.9 68.6
2019 85 14.0 6.0 76.5
2020 77 13.0 5.9 71.4
2021 67 11.0 6.0 80.6
2022 67 14.0 4.7 83.6
2023 68 11.0 6.1 75
2024 62 10.0 6.2 79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pathfinder Educational Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $29,440 (21.3%) $108,800 (78.7%) $138,240

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pathfinder Educational Center

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8568
 20%
African American03
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic108
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White6347
 25.4%
Two or More Races910
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.5%75%
 1.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 62 students attended Pathfinder Educational Center.

Students at Pathfinder Educational Center are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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