Enrollment
150
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260014001192 Charter school
Commonwealth Community Development Academy — Hamtramck, MI
Federal NCES profile for Commonwealth Community Development Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Commonwealth Community Development 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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Commonwealth Community Development 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
Commonwealth Community Development Academy reports 150 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 91.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the Michigan average and 77% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 78.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Commonwealth Community Development Academy spends $21,649 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.7% from local sources (property taxes), 61.0% from the state, and 37.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Commonwealth Community Development 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 19% | — | — |
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
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan — lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
78.0%
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
$21,649
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 150 Top 19% in Michigan — larger than 81% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 91.8% +69% vs state
NCES ID 260014001192
Student demographics
African American 97.3%
White 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 97.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 78.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Commonwealth Community Development Academy, which includes Commonwealth Community Development Academy.
$21,649
Per student
+37%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.7%
State 61.0%
Federal 37.3%
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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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Commonwealth Community Development Academy
How many students attend Commonwealth Community Development Academy?
Commonwealth Community Development Academy has 150 students enrolled. It is a other school in HAMTRAMCK, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth Community Development Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth Community Development Academy is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Commonwealth Community Development Academy?
91.8% of students at Commonwealth Community Development Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commonwealth Community Development Academy?
The largest demographic group at Commonwealth Community Development Academy is African American at 97.3%. The school serves a student body in HAMTRAMCK, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commonwealth Community Development Academy?
Commonwealth Community Development Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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.