Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

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Plymouth, Michigan - 1 schools

An equity score of 30/100 ranks Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy #636 of 707 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,149 per pupil, Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy ranks #758 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

793
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,149
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy operates 1 public schools serving 793 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary 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 Wayne County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,149 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 83 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.5% local, 88.0% state, and 11.5% 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 30/100, ranked #636 of 707 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.

and 25.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.9% Asian, 26.4% White, 8.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, enrolling 823 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy a distant remainder — means Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy-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

Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 25.4% — 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 Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is typically wider than the Plymouth Scholars 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?

11.5%
Federal
88.0%
State
0.5%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
636 / 707
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 Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy.

White 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 8.3%
Asian 50.9%
Multiracial 9.8%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

25.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

School Enrollment
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Charter
823

How Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Linden Charter Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Creative Montessori Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Vanguard Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
St. Charles Community Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Grand Traverse Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy?

Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 793 students.

How much does Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy spend per student?

Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy spends $10,149 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #636 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy?

Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy students are 50.9% Asian, 26.4% White, 8.3% African American, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy?

Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #636 out of 707 districts in Michigan.