Enrollment
327
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fraser, MI
Arts Academy in the Woods
Federal NCES profile for Arts Academy in the Woods, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260027301308Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arts Academy in the Woods earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Fraser · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Arts Academy in the Woods has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arts Academy in the Woods ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fraser, MI.
School address
District: Arts Academy in the Woods · Michigan
NCES ID 260027301308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arts Academy in the Woods compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arts Academy in the Woods
Arts Academy in the Woods is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Fraser, Michigan, enrolling 327 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 650 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #320.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Arts Academy in the Woods is a single-school charter district, so Arts Academy in the Woods operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Arts Academy in the Woods compares
Arts Academy in the Woods 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 | 54.1% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 55% | - | - |
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.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below 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
60.6%
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
$12,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 55.4%
African American 28.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Arts Academy in the Woods is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arts Academy in the Woods, which includes Arts Academy in the Woods.
$12,875
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.0%
State 71.5%
Federal 19.5%
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.
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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arts Academy in the Woods
How many students attend Arts Academy in the Woods?
Arts Academy in the Woods has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fraser, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts Academy in the Woods?
The student-teacher ratio at Arts Academy in the Woods 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 Arts Academy in the Woods?
54.1% of students at Arts Academy in the Woods are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arts Academy in the Woods?
The largest demographic group at Arts Academy in the Woods is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Fraser, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arts Academy in the Woods?
Arts Academy in the Woods has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arts Academy in the Woods rank among schools in Fraser?
By Resource Investment Index, Arts Academy in the Woods ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fraser, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fraser on the city page.
Is Arts Academy in the Woods a good school?
Arts Academy in the Woods earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more 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 Arts Academy in the Woods?
None; Arts Academy in the Woods is a single-school charter district, and Arts Academy in the Woods is its only campus.
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