- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
American International Academy Upper Elementary grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (+60.3%).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 260098608907 · Inkster, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
225 enr · 28.1:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll (240 students)
American International Academy Upper Elementary grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (+60.3%). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
American International Academy Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Inter
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll
240 students
- This school
American International Academy Upper Elementary
225 students
- American Inter
American International Academy Elementary
195 students
What this shows American International Academy Upper Elementary reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How American International Academy Upper Elementary compares
American International Academy Upper Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~225 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), up 79.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.