- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harper Woods, MI
Chandler Park Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chandler Park Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260016801441Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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
Chandler Park Academy Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Harper Woods · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chandler Park Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Park Academy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Harper Woods, MI.
School address
District: Chandler Park Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260016801441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Chandler Park Academy Elementary held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 260016801441 · Harper Woods, MI Other · MID · CHARTER
817 enr · 20.9:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Chandler Park Academy High School (688 students)
Chandler Park Academy Elementary held near 793 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Chandler Park Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chandler Park Academy Elementary
817 students
- Chandler Park
Chandler Park Academy High School
688 students
- Chandler Park
Chandler Park Academy Middle School
514 students
What this shows Chandler Park Academy Elementary reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chandler Park Academy Elementary compares
Chandler Park Academy Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 817 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.3%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 99.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.4, Chandler Park Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Park Academy reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chandler Park Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Park Academy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chandler Park Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandler Park Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~817 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chandler Park Academy Elementary
How many students attend Chandler Park Academy Elementary?
Chandler Park Academy Elementary has 817 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harper Woods, MI. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Park Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Park Academy Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chandler Park Academy Elementary?
89.8% of students at Chandler Park Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler Park Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chandler Park Academy Elementary is African American at 99.3% of enrollment, in Harper Woods, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler Park Academy Elementary?
Chandler Park Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chandler Park Academy Elementary rank among schools in Harper Woods?
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Park Academy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Harper Woods, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harper Woods on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Park Academy?
Besides Chandler Park Academy Elementary, Chandler Park Academy also operates Chandler Park Academy High School (688 students) and Chandler Park Academy Middle School (514 students). See the Chandler Park Academy district page for the complete list.