Excel Charter Academy

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — 1 schools

784
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,238
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Excel Charter Academy operates 1 public schools serving 784 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 791 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Kent County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,238 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 3.8% local, 81.3% state, and 14.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #690 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 24.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 32.2% African American, 31.0% White, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Excel Charter Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Excel Charter Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Excel Charter Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Excel Charter Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 24.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Excel Charter Academy is typically wider than the Excel Charter Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.9%
Federal
81.3%
State
3.8%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
690 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Kent County county, where this district is located.

$1,232
Studio/mo
$1,278
1 BR/mo
$1,531
2 BR/mo
$1,980
3 BR/mo
$2,189
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Excel Charter Academy.

White 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 32.2%
Asian 6.4%
Multiracial 13.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

24.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Excel Charter Academy

School Enrollment
Excel Charter Academy
Charter
791

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Excel Charter Academy?

Excel Charter Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 784 students.

How much does Excel Charter Academy spend per student?

Excel Charter Academy spends $11,238 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #690 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Excel Charter Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kent County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Excel Charter Academy?

Excel Charter Academy students are 32.2% African American, 31.0% White, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Excel Charter Academy?

Excel Charter Academy has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #690 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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