Enrollment
696
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howell, MI
Charyl Stockwell Academy
Federal NCES profile for Charyl Stockwell Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260010000613Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charyl Stockwell Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Howell · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Charyl Stockwell Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charyl Stockwell Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Howell, MI.
School address
District: Charyl Stockwell Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260010000613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charyl Stockwell Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charyl Stockwell Academy
Charyl Stockwell Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Howell, Michigan, enrolling 696 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.8% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 696 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 384 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #362, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Charyl Stockwell Academy spends $10,095 per pupil, 25% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Howell's public schools, it stands alongside Hartland Virtual Academy (22 students): Charyl Stockwell Academy is larger than that campus by headcount.
Charyl Stockwell Academy also operates Charyl Stockwell Academy High School (334 students) and Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School (282 students) alongside Charyl Stockwell Academy.
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 Charyl Stockwell Academy compares
Charyl Stockwell Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$10,095
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
White 93.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Charyl Stockwell Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charyl Stockwell Academy, which includes Charyl Stockwell Academy.
$10,095
Per student
-25%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.3%
State 81.3%
Federal 6.4%
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 Charyl Stockwell Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charyl Stockwell Academy High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charyl Stockwell Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar other schools in Howell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~696 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Charyl Stockwell Academy
How many students attend Charyl Stockwell Academy?
Charyl Stockwell Academy has 696 students enrolled. It is a public school in Howell, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charyl Stockwell Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Charyl Stockwell Academy is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charyl Stockwell Academy?
17.8% of students at Charyl Stockwell Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charyl Stockwell Academy?
The largest demographic group at Charyl Stockwell Academy is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Howell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charyl Stockwell Academy?
Charyl Stockwell Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charyl Stockwell Academy rank among schools in Howell?
By Resource Investment Index, Charyl Stockwell Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Howell, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Howell on the city page.
Is Charyl Stockwell Academy a good school?
Charyl Stockwell Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Charyl Stockwell Academy?
Besides Charyl Stockwell Academy, Charyl Stockwell Academy also operates Charyl Stockwell Academy High School (334 students) and Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School (282 students). See the Charyl Stockwell Academy district page for the complete list.
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