- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harper Woods, MI
Chandler Park Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chandler Park Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260016801037Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chandler Park Academy Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Harper Woods · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 97.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chandler Park Academy Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Park Academy Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Harper Woods, MI.
School address
District: Chandler Park Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260016801037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Chandler Park Academy Middle School grew from 522 students in 2022-23 to 587 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 260016801037 · Harper Woods, MI Middle · MID · CHARTER
514 enr · 19:1 · 97.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Chandler Park Academy Elementary (817 students)
Chandler Park Academy Middle School grew from 522 students in 2022-23 to 587 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Chandler Park Academy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chandler Park
Chandler Park Academy Elementary
817 students
- Chandler Park
Chandler Park Academy High School
688 students
- This school
Chandler Park Academy Middle School
514 students
What this shows Chandler Park Academy Middle School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chandler Park Academy Middle School compares
Chandler Park Academy Middle School 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.3% | ▲ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 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 99.8%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 99.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.4, Chandler Park Academy Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Park Academy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler Park Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandler Park Academy Middle School'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chandler Park Academy Middle School
How many students attend Chandler Park Academy Middle School?
Chandler Park Academy Middle School has 514 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harper Woods, MI. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Park Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Park Academy Middle School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chandler Park Academy Middle School?
97.3% of students at Chandler Park Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler Park Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chandler Park Academy Middle School is African American at 99.8% of enrollment, in Harper Woods, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler Park Academy Middle School?
Chandler Park Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Harper Woods?
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Park Academy Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public 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 public schools in Harper Woods on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Park Academy?
Besides Chandler Park Academy Middle School, Chandler Park Academy also operates Chandler Park Academy Elementary (817 students) and Chandler Park Academy High School (688 students). See the Chandler Park Academy district page for the complete list.