Lifetech Academy

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Eaton Rapids, Michigan - 1 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks Lifetech Academy #686 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,943 per pupil, Lifetech Academy ranks #788 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

400
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,943
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lifetech Academy operates 1 public schools serving 400 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Eaton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,943 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 82 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 5.0% local, 92.7% state, and 2.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 23/100, ranked #686 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 72.8% White, 13.8% African American, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Lifetech Academy, enrolling 378 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Lifetech Academy accounts for 94.5% of all Lifetech Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Lifetech Academy a distant remainder — means Lifetech Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Lifetech Academy reports 59.5% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

2.3%
Federal
92.7%
State
5.0%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
686 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Lifetech Academy.

White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 13.8%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 0.8%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Lifetech Academy

School Enrollment
Lifetech Academy
Charter
378

How Lifetech Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Charlevoix-Emmet Isd Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Waterford Montessori Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Tuscola Isd Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Escuela Avancemos Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Mecosta-Osceola Isd Similar size No spending data More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Lifetech Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Michigan

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Detroit Public Schools Community District
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Utica Community Schools
25,744 students · 38 schools · $14,295/pupil
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Dearborn City School District
20,128 students · 37 schools · $18,204/pupil
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Ann Arbor Public Schools
17,026 students · 32 schools · $19,271/pupil
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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
16,294 students · 25 schools · $14,974/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lifetech Academy?

Lifetech Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 400 students.

How much does Lifetech Academy spend per student?

Lifetech Academy spends $9,943 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #686 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Lifetech Academy?

Lifetech Academy students are 72.8% White, 13.8% African American, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lifetech Academy?

Lifetech Academy has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #686 out of 702 districts in Michigan.