Enrollment
282
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brighton, MI
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260010009009Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brighton, MI.
School address
District: Charyl Stockwell Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260010009009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Brighton, Michigan, enrolling 282 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 24% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.7% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Michigan average.
With 282 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 183 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #183, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 855 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% 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.
Charyl Stockwell Academy also operates Charyl Stockwell Academy (696 students) and Charyl Stockwell Academy High School (334 students) alongside Charyl Stockwell 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 Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School compares
Charyl Stockwell 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.7%
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.6%
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School 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 Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charyl Stockwell Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charyl Stockwell Academy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~282 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School
How many students attend Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School?
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School has 282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brighton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School is 21.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School?
17.7% of students at Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Brighton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School?
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School rank among public schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brighton, 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 Brighton on the city page.
Is Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School a good school?
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of 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 Charyl Stockwell Academy?
Besides Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School, Charyl Stockwell Academy also operates Charyl Stockwell Academy (696 students) and Charyl Stockwell Academy High School (334 students). See the Charyl Stockwell Academy district page for the complete list.
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