Enrollment
709
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260025101229 Charter school
Burton Glen Charter Academy — Burton, MI
Federal NCES profile for Burton Glen Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 13/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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: Burton Glen Charter Academy · 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)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burton Glen Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Burton Glen Charter Academy reports 709 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% 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 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 92.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Michigan average and 79% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 71.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Burton Glen Charter Academy spends $13,181 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.0% from local sources (property taxes), 72.9% from the state, and 22.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Burton Glen Charter Academy 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 88% | — | — |
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
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
71.7%
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
$13,181
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 709 Top 88% in Michigan — larger than 12% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 23.1:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 92.7% +71% vs state
NCES ID 260025101229
Student demographics
African American 69.3%
Two or More 16.8%
White 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 71.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 165
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burton Glen Charter Academy, which includes Burton Glen Charter Academy.
$13,181
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.0%
State 72.9%
Federal 22.1%
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 Burton Glen Charter Academy
How many students attend Burton Glen Charter Academy?
Burton Glen Charter Academy has 709 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BURTON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Glen Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Burton Glen Charter Academy is 23.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burton Glen Charter Academy?
92.7% of students at Burton Glen Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burton Glen Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Burton Glen Charter Academy is African American at 69.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in BURTON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burton Glen Charter Academy?
Burton Glen Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.