Enrollment
709
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burton, MI
Burton Glen Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Burton Glen Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260025101229Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burton Glen Charter Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Burton Glen Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burton Glen Charter Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Burton Glen Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260025101229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+31% 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
What stands out at Burton Glen Charter Academy
Burton Glen Charter Academy is a high-poverty, large charter elementary school in Burton, Michigan, enrolling 709 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Michigan schools and 31% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 92.7% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 709 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 165 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 709 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Burton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gladys Dillon Elementary School (215 students): Burton Glen Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 13.4:1).
Burton Glen Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Burton Glen Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burton Glen Charter Academy compares
Burton Glen Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
71.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Burton Glen Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burton Glen Charter Academy, which includes Burton Glen Charter Academy.
$13,117
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar elementary schools in Burton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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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 an 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 22.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burton Glen Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Burton Glen Charter Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Burton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Burton on the city page.
Is Burton Glen Charter Academy a good school?
Burton Glen Charter Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burton Glen Charter Academy?
None; Burton Glen Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Burton Glen Charter Academy is its only campus.
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