The New Standard Academy

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Flint, Michigan - 1 schools

An equity score of 57/100 ranks The New Standard Academy #233 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,411 per pupil, The New Standard Academy ranks #524 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

779
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,411
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The New Standard Academy operates 1 public schools serving 779 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 Genesee County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,411 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 6.0% local, 64.3% state, and 29.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 57/100, ranked #233 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 859:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 44.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.4% African American, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is The New Standard Academy, enrolling 859 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

The New Standard Academy accounts for 100.0% of all The New Standard Academy student enrollment

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

The New Standard Academy reports 96.5% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. 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

The New Standard Academy student-counselor ratio is 859:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

The New Standard Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 44.5% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

29.8%
Federal
64.3%
State
6.0%
Local

Funding Equity

57
Equity Score
233 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in The New Standard Academy.

White 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 92.4%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

859:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
44.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in The New Standard Academy

School Enrollment
The New Standard Academy
Charter
859

How The New Standard Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Achieve Charter Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Cross Creek Charter Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
East Jackson Community Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Manchester Community Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Berrien Resa Similar size No spending data More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to The New Standard 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The New Standard Academy?

The New Standard Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 779 students.

How much does The New Standard Academy spend per student?

The New Standard Academy spends $13,411 per student. The district has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #233 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of The New Standard Academy?

The New Standard Academy students are 92.4% African American, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% White, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The New Standard Academy?

The New Standard Academy has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #233 out of 702 districts in Michigan.