Enrollment
179
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260201003945
Akronfairgrove Elem School — Akron, MI
Federal NCES profile for Akronfairgrove Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Akron-Fairgrove Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Akronfairgrove Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Akronfairgrove Elem School reports 179 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 65.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% above the Michigan average and 26% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Akron-Fairgrove Schools spends $24,058 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.5% from local sources (property taxes), 40.8% from the state, and 21.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Akronfairgrove Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 20% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,058
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 179 Top 22% in Michigan — larger than 78% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 65.3% +20% vs state
NCES ID 260201003945
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron-Fairgrove Schools, which includes Akronfairgrove Elem School.
$24,058
Per student
+52%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 40.8%
Federal 21.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Akronfairgrove Elem School
How many students attend Akronfairgrove Elem School?
Akronfairgrove Elem School has 179 students enrolled. It is a other school in AKRON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akronfairgrove Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akronfairgrove Elem School is 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Akronfairgrove Elem School?
65.3% of students at Akronfairgrove Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akronfairgrove Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Akronfairgrove Elem School is White at 95.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in AKRON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akronfairgrove Elem School?
Akronfairgrove Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.