- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
American International Academy Elementary held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 260098608231 · Westland, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
195 enr · 13:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll (240 students)
American International Academy Elementary held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
American International Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Inter
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll
240 students
- American Inter
American International Academy Upper Elementary
225 students
- This school
American International Academy Elementary
195 students
What this shows American International Academy Elementary reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How American International Academy Elementary compares
American International Academy Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
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.
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
District finance for American International Academy reports $15,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.