Enrollment
850
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260026701403 Charter school
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac — Pontiac, MI
Federal NCES profile for Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 8/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 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 and Technology Academy of Pontiac · 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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac 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 and Technology Academy of Pontiac reports 850 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 31.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 73% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 98% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% above the Michigan average and 62% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 850 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 82.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac spends $12,865 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.9% from local sources (property taxes), 77.4% from the state, and 20.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 and Technology Academy of Pontiac 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 | 31.5:1 | ▲ 73% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 93% | — | — |
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
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.5:1
students per teacher
— 73% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
82.8%
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
$12,865
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 850 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 850 Top 93% in Michigan — larger than 7% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 31.5:1 +73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.0% +55% vs state
NCES ID 260026701403
Student demographics
African American 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 4.8%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 850:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 82.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 161
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac, which includes Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac.
$12,865
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 77.4%
Federal 20.7%
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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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac
How many students attend Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac has 850 students enrolled. It is a other school in Pontiac, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
The student-teacher ratio at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is 31.5:1, which is 73% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 98% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
84.0% of students at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
The largest demographic group at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is African American at 76.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Pontiac, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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.