Enrollment
771
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, MI
Achieve Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Achieve Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260096307974Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achieve Charter Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Achieve Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Charter Academy ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Canton, MI.
School address
District: Achieve Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260096307974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Achieve Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Achieve Charter Academy
Achieve Charter Academy is a large charter elementary school in Canton, Michigan, enrolling 771 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 30% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.8% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 771 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 365 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #332, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (48%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Achieve Charter Academy spends $9,886 per pupil, 27% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Canton Scholars Charter Academy (822 students): Achieve Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.7:1 vs 23.5:1).
Achieve Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Achieve Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Achieve Charter Academy compares
Achieve Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,886
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 48.1%
African American 20.6%
White 17.1%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Achieve Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Achieve Charter Academy, which includes Achieve Charter Academy.
$9,886
Per student
-27%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.6%
State 89.1%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Canton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~771 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Achieve Charter Academy
How many students attend Achieve Charter Academy?
Achieve Charter Academy has 771 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achieve Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Achieve Charter Academy is 22.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achieve Charter Academy?
21.8% of students at Achieve Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achieve Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Achieve Charter Academy is Asian at 48.1% of enrollment, in Canton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achieve Charter Academy?
Achieve Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Achieve Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Charter Academy ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Canton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Achieve Charter Academy a good school?
Achieve Charter Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Achieve Charter Academy?
None; Achieve Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Achieve Charter Academy is its only campus.
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