- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coopersville, MI
Caps Academy
Federal NCES profile for Caps Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261083008899
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caps Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Coopersville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Caps Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caps Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Coopersville, MI.
School address
District: Coopersville Area Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261083008899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Caps Academy grew from 20 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (+45.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 261083008899 · Coopersville, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 22:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Coopersville High School (860 students)
Caps Academy grew from 20 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (+45.0%). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Caps Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coopersville H
Coopersville High School
860 students
- Coopersville M
Coopersville Middle School
584 students
- Coopersville W
Coopersville West Early Childhood Center
352 students
- Coopersville S 337
Coopersville South Elementary School
337 students
- Coopersville E 315
Coopersville East Elementary
315 students
- This school 22
Caps Academy
22 students
What this shows Caps Academy reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caps Academy compares
Caps 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
22:1
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.
Funding equity
$14,473
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 11 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Caps Academy is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Coopersville Area Public School District reports $14,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caps Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopersville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coopersville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coopersville West Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coopersville South Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coopersville East Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caps Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~22 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caps Academy
How many students attend Caps Academy?
Caps Academy has 22 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coopersville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caps Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Caps Academy is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caps Academy?
75.0% of students at Caps Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caps Academy?
The largest demographic group at Caps Academy is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Coopersville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caps Academy?
Caps Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Caps Academy rank among public schools in Coopersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Caps Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Coopersville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Coopersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Coopersville Area Public School District?
Besides Caps Academy, Coopersville Area Public School District also operates Coopersville High School (860 students), Coopersville Middle School (584 students), and Coopersville West Early Childhood Center (352 students). See the Coopersville Area Public School District district page for the complete list.