- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benzonia, MI
Benzie Academy
Federal NCES profile for Benzie Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260495008155
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benzie Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Benzonia · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 85:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Benzie Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benzie Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Benzonia, MI.
School address
District: Benzie County Central Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260495008155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Benzie Academy grew from 70 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (+18.6%).
Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 260495008155 · Benzonia, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 85:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Benzie Central Sr High School (292 students)
Benzie Academy grew from 70 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (+18.6%). Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Benzie Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benzie Central
Benzie Central Sr High School
292 students
- Benzie Central
Benzie Central Middle School
239 students
- Crystal Lake E
Crystal Lake Elementary School
209 students
- Lake Ann Eleme
Lake Ann Elementary School
180 students
- Betsie Valley
Betsie Valley School
131 students
- This school 85
Benzie Academy
85 students
What this shows Benzie Academy reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benzie Academy compares
Benzie Academy 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 | 85:1 | ▲ 386% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
85:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
85:1
students per teacher
- 386% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 85 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Benzie Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Benzie County Central Schools reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benzie Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie Central Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benzie Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Ann Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Betsie Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benzie Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benzie Academy
How many students attend Benzie Academy?
Benzie Academy has 85 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benzonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 70 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benzie Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Benzie Academy is 85:1, which is 386% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 441% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benzie Academy?
75.7% of students at Benzie Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benzie Academy?
The largest demographic group at Benzie Academy is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Benzonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benzie Academy?
Benzie Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benzie Academy rank among public schools in Benzonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Benzie Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Benzonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Benzie County Central Schools?
Besides Benzie Academy, Benzie County Central Schools also operates Benzie Central Sr High School (292 students), Benzie Central Middle School (239 students), and Crystal Lake Elementary School (209 students). See the Benzie County Central Schools district page for the complete list.