Outlook Academy

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Allegan, Michigan - 2 schools

At $20,404 per pupil, Outlook Academy ranks #52 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

57
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,404
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Outlook Academy operates 2 public schools serving 57 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Allegan County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,404 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 82 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 7.2% local, 74.0% state, and 18.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles.

. Demographically, the student body averages 91.2% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Outlook Academy, enrolling 35 students (76% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus, at 11 students, a 3x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Outlook Academy accounts for 61.4% of all Outlook Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Outlook Academy a distant remainder — means Outlook 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

Outlook Academy reports 75.1% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. 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?

18.8%
Federal
74.0%
State
7.2%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Outlook Academy.

White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Multiracial 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Outlook Academy

School Enrollment
Outlook Academy
Charter
35
Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus
Charter
11

How Outlook Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Rising Stars Academy Similar size No spending data Similar funding mix
Mackinac Island Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Fostering Leadership Academy Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Muskegon Maritime Academy Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Casman Alternative Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

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

Nearby Districts in Michigan

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Detroit Public Schools Community District
48,548 students · 107 schools · $22,002/pupil
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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 Outlook Academy?

Outlook Academy has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 57 students.

How much does Outlook Academy spend per student?

Outlook Academy spends $20,404 per student.

What is the demographic composition of Outlook Academy?

Outlook Academy students are 91.2% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.