Enrollment
774
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, MI
Canton Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Canton Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260026301273Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton Charter Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Canton Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Charter Academy ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Canton, MI.
School address
District: Canton Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260026301273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canton Charter Academy
Canton Charter Academy is a large charter elementary school in Canton, Michigan, enrolling 774 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 774 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #283.
Its student body is led by Asian (39%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Canton Charter Academy spends $10,230 per pupil, 24% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Canton Scholars Charter Academy (822 students): Canton Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 23.5:1).
Canton Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Canton 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 Canton Charter Academy compares
Canton 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$10,230
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
7
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Asian 39.1%
African American 24.7%
White 19.5%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Canton Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton Charter Academy, which includes Canton Charter Academy.
$10,230
Per student
-24%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 88.0%
Federal 11.7%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Canton
2 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 (~774 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canton Charter Academy
How many students attend Canton Charter Academy?
Canton Charter Academy has 774 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Charter Academy is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canton Charter Academy?
32.1% of students at Canton Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Canton Charter Academy is Asian at 39.1% of enrollment, in Canton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton Charter Academy?
Canton Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Canton Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Charter Academy ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
Is Canton Charter Academy a good school?
Canton Charter Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Canton Charter Academy?
None; Canton Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Canton Charter Academy is its only campus.
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