Enrollment
817
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chandler Park Academy Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chandler Park Academy Elementary
Chandler Park Academy Elementary is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Harper Woods, Michigan, enrolling 817 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.8% of students qualify for free meals, 65% 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 92% of state schools at 817 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 160 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 817 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chandler Park Academy also operates Chandler Park Academy High School (688 students) and Chandler Park Academy Middle School (514 students) alongside Chandler Park Academy Elementary.
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 Chandler Park Academy Elementary compares
Chandler Park Academy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,527
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chandler Park Academy, which includes Chandler Park Academy Elementary.
$11,527
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 75.4%
Federal 21.7%
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.
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
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~817 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chandler Park Academy Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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