- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niles, MI
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Brandywine Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260660000469
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandywine Innovation Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 69:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandywine Innovation Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Innovation Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Niles, MI.
School address
District: Brandywine Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260660000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Brandywine Innovation Academy shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-23.9%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 260660000469 · Niles, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 69:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandywine Elementary School (379 students)
Brandywine Innovation Academy shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-23.9%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brandywine Innovation Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandywine Ele
Brandywine Elementary School
379 students
- Brandywine Sen
Brandywine Senior High School
366 students
- Merritt Elemen
Merritt Elementary School
304 students
- Brandywine Mid
Brandywine Middle School
183 students
- This school 69
Brandywine Innovation Academy
69 students
What this shows Brandywine Innovation Academy reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandywine Innovation Academy compares
Brandywine Innovation Academy is a shrinking 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 | 69:1 | ▲ 294% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
69:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
69:1
students per teacher
- 294% 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
$13,432
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Brandywine Innovation Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Brandywine Community Schools reports $13,432 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandywine Innovation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merritt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandywine Innovation Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Niles
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandywine Innovation Academy
How many students attend Brandywine Innovation Academy?
Brandywine Innovation Academy has 69 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Niles, MI. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Innovation Academy is 69:1, which is 294% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 339% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandywine Innovation Academy?
69.6% of students at Brandywine Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandywine Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Brandywine Innovation Academy is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Niles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandywine Innovation Academy?
Brandywine Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Brandywine Innovation Academy rank among schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Innovation Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Niles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Niles on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandywine Community Schools?
Besides Brandywine Innovation Academy, Brandywine Community Schools also operates Brandywine Elementary School (379 students), Brandywine Senior High School (366 students), and Merritt Elementary School (304 students). See the Brandywine Community Schools district page for the complete list.