Enrollment
1,043
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Center Line, MI
Center Line Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Center Line Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260113108964Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Line Preparatory Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Center Line · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Line Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Line Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Center Line, MI.
School address
District: Center Line Preparatory Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260113108964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+30% 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
What stands out at Center Line Preparatory Academy
Center Line Preparatory Academy is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Center Line, Michigan, enrolling 1,043 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 30% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 88.2% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,043 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #90, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1043 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Center Line Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Center Line Preparatory Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,043 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Michigan, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Center Line Preparatory Academy compares
Center Line Preparatory 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,043 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,043
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$14,633
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Center Line Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
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 $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar other 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 (~1,043 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 22.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center Line Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Center Line?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Line Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Center Line, 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 Center Line on the city page.
Is Center Line Preparatory Academy a good school?
Center Line Preparatory Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Center Line Preparatory Academy?
None; Center Line Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Center Line Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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