Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts

DETROIT, Michigan — 2 schools

285
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$17,390
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts operates 2 public schools serving 285 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 285 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wayne County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,390 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 0.9% local, 63.7% state, and 35.4% 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 — 66/100, ranked #128 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 44.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Use the school table below to drill into any individual campus for its own demographic and resource profile.

Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary accounts for 68.4% of all Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 93.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts chronic absenteeism rate is 44.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

35.4%
Federal
63.7%
State
0.9%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
128 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

Programs & Resources

44.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts

School Enrollment
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary
Charter
195
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School
Charter
90

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts?

Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 285 students.

How much does Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts spend per student?

Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts spends $17,390 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #128 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts?

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

What is the equity score for Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts?

Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #128 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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