Enrollment
225
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Inkster, MI
American International Academy Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for American International Academy Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260098608907Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 Upper Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Inkster · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
American International Academy Upper Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American International Academy Upper Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Inkster, MI.
School address
District: American International Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260098608907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American International Academy Upper Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at American International Academy Upper Elementary
American International Academy Upper Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Inkster, Michigan, enrolling 225 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 61% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 98.5% of students qualify for free meals, 81% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #170, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.7% 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.
Among Inkster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Inkster Preparatory Academy (220 students): American International Academy Upper Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
American International Academy also operates American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll (240 students) and American International Academy Elementary (195 students) alongside American International Academy Upper 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 Upper Elementary compares
American International Academy Upper 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 | 28.1:1 | ▲ 61% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 81% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.7%
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 96.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, American International Academy Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American International Academy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American International Academy Upper 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
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Inkster
1 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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.1:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on American International Academy Upper Elementary's federal record.
- Compare American International Academy Upper Elementary against another school. Compare schools
- American International Academy's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about American International Academy Upper Elementary
How many students attend American International Academy Upper Elementary?
American International Academy Upper Elementary has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Inkster, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American International Academy Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at American International Academy Upper Elementary is 28.1:1, which is 61% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American International Academy Upper Elementary?
98.5% of students at American International Academy Upper 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 Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at American International Academy Upper Elementary is African American at 96.9% of enrollment, in Inkster, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American International Academy Upper Elementary?
American International Academy Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 American International Academy Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Inkster?
By Resource Investment Index, American International Academy Upper Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Inkster, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Inkster on the city page.
Is American International Academy Upper Elementary a good school?
American International Academy Upper Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Upper Elementary, American International Academy also operates American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll (240 students) and American International Academy Elementary (195 students). See the American International Academy district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.