Enrollment
741
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260020901136 Charter school
Chandler Woods Charter Academy — Belmont, MI
Federal NCES profile for Chandler Woods Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chandler Woods Charter Academy · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chandler Woods Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Chandler Woods Charter Academy reports 741 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% below the Michigan average and 44% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chandler Woods Charter Academy spends $10,746 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.5% from local sources (property taxes), 83.9% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chandler Woods Charter Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
— 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,746
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 741 Top 89% in Michigan — larger than 11% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 22.7:1 +25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.2% -46% vs state
NCES ID 260020901136
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chandler Woods Charter Academy, which includes Chandler Woods Charter Academy.
$10,746
Per student
-32%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.5%
State 83.9%
Federal 12.6%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Chandler Woods Charter Academy
How many students attend Chandler Woods Charter Academy?
Chandler Woods Charter Academy has 741 students enrolled. It is a other school in BELMONT, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Woods Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Woods Charter Academy is 22.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chandler Woods Charter Academy?
29.2% of students at Chandler Woods Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler Woods Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Chandler Woods Charter Academy is White at 87.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in BELMONT, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler Woods Charter Academy?
Chandler Woods Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.