Enrollment
327
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260027301308 Charter school
Arts Academy in the Woods — Fraser, MI
Federal NCES profile for Arts Academy in the Woods, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Arts Academy in the Woods · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-21% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Arts Academy in the Woods reports 327 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 0% below the Michigan average and 4% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 327 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 60.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Arts Academy in the Woods spends $13,020 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.0% from local sources (property taxes), 71.5% from the state, and 19.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arts Academy in the Woods compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
60.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,020
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 327 Top 45% in Michigan — larger than 55% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.1% -0% vs state
NCES ID 260027301308
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 327:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 60.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arts Academy in the Woods, which includes Arts Academy in the Woods.
$13,020
Per student
-18%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in FRASER, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arts Academy in the Woods?
Arts Academy in the Woods has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.