Enrollment
1,043
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260113108964 Charter school
Center Line Preparatory Academy — Center Line, MI
Federal NCES profile for Center Line Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 16/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 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: Center Line Preparatory 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)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Line Preparatory Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Center Line Preparatory Academy reports 1,043 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 88.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the Michigan average and 70% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1043 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Center Line Preparatory Academy spends $14,633 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.1% from local sources (property taxes), 59.6% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Center Line Preparatory 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,043 | top 96% | — | — |
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
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan — lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$14,633
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1043 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,043 Top 96% in Michigan — larger than 4% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 88.2% +62% vs state
NCES ID 260113108964
Student demographics
African American 81.5%
Two or More 11.9%
White 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 81.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 1043:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.6%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 139
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Line Preparatory Academy, which includes Center Line Preparatory Academy.
$14,633
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 59.6%
Federal 14.3%
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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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Center Line Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Center Line Preparatory Academy?
Center Line Preparatory Academy has 1,043 students enrolled. It is a other school in CENTER LINE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Line Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Line Preparatory Academy is 16.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Line Preparatory Academy?
88.2% of students at Center Line Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Line Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Center Line Preparatory Academy is African American at 81.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in CENTER LINE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Line Preparatory Academy?
Center Line Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.