Enrollment
179
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Akron, MI
Akronfairgrove Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Akronfairgrove Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260201003945
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akronfairgrove Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 179
- students enrolled
Akronfairgrove Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Akron-Fairgrove Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260201003945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% 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
What stands out at Akronfairgrove Elem School
Akronfairgrove Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Akron, Michigan, enrolling 179 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 179 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 275 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #149.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Akron-Fairgrove Schools, also runs Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School (181 students).
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 Akronfairgrove Elem School compares
Akronfairgrove Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$13,991
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Akronfairgrove Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron-Fairgrove Schools, which includes Akronfairgrove Elem School.
$13,991
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Akronfairgrove Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akronfairgrove Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar other 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 (~179 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Akronfairgrove Elem School
How many students attend Akronfairgrove Elem School?
Akronfairgrove Elem School has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Akron, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akronfairgrove Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akronfairgrove Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Akron, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akronfairgrove Elem School?
Akronfairgrove Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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).
Is Akronfairgrove Elem School a good school?
Akronfairgrove Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less 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 Akron-Fairgrove Schools?
Besides Akronfairgrove Elem School, Akron-Fairgrove Schools also operates Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School (181 students). See the Akron-Fairgrove Schools district page for the complete list.
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