Walton Charter Academy

PONTIAC, Michigan — 1 schools

809
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,565
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Walton Charter Academy operates 1 public schools serving 809 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 763 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oakland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,565 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 2.0% local, 80.0% state, and 18.1% 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 — 40/100, ranked #546 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 56.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.8% Hispanic or Latino, 25.4% African American, 4.3% White across the district's schools.

Walton Charter Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Walton Charter Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Walton 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

Walton Charter Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 89.4% 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

Walton Charter Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 56.5% — 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?

18.1%
Federal
80.0%
State
2.0%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
546 / 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 Oakland 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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Walton Charter Academy.

White 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
African American 25.4%
Asian 2.6%
Multiracial 7.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

56.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Walton Charter Academy

School Enrollment
Walton Charter Academy
Charter
763

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Walton Charter Academy?

Walton Charter Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 809 students.

How much does Walton Charter Academy spend per student?

Walton Charter Academy spends $11,565 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #546 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Walton Charter Academy?

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

What is the demographic composition of Walton Charter Academy?

Walton Charter Academy students are 59.8% Hispanic or Latino, 25.4% African American, 4.3% White, 2.6% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Walton Charter Academy?

Walton Charter Academy has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #546 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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