Enrollment
514
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chandler Park Academy Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chandler Park Academy Middle School
Chandler Park Academy Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Harper Woods, Michigan, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 97.3% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 514 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is predominantly African American (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.7% 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 Elementary (817 students) and Chandler Park Academy High School (688 students) alongside Chandler Park Academy Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Chandler Park Academy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 99.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chandler Park Academy, which includes Chandler Park Academy Middle School.
$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 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
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle 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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chandler Park Academy Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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