Enrollment
195
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westland, MI
American International Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for American International Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260098608231Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American International Academy Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 195
- students enrolled
American International Academy Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: American International Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260098608231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American International Academy Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at American International Academy Elementary
American International Academy Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Westland, Michigan, enrolling 195 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 97.9% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 195 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 166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding American International Academy spends $16,613 per pupil, 23% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
American International Academy also operates American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll (240 students) and American International Academy Upper Elementary (225 students) alongside American International Academy Elementary.
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 American International Academy Elementary compares
American International Academy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.2%
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
$16,613
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 98.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, American International Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American International Academy, which includes American International Academy Elementary.
$16,613
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 64.3%
Federal 23.3%
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.
How American International Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American International Academy Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American International Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~195 students)
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Frequently asked questions about American International Academy Elementary
How many students attend American International Academy Elementary?
American International Academy Elementary has 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American International Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at American International Academy Elementary is 13:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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 American International Academy Elementary?
97.9% of students at American International Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American International Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at American International Academy Elementary is African American at 98.5% of enrollment, in Westland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American International Academy Elementary?
American International Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 American International Academy Elementary a good school?
American International Academy Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. 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 American International Academy?
Besides American International Academy Elementary, American International Academy also operates American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll (240 students) and American International Academy Upper Elementary (225 students). See the American International Academy district page for the complete list.
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