Enrollment
71
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Delton, MI
Dk Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dk Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261191000112
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dk Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Delton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 71:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dk Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dk Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Delton, MI.
School address
District: Delton Kellogg Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261191000112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
71:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+306% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dk Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dk Academy
Dk Academy is a higher-need, small high school in Delton, Michigan, enrolling 71 students.
Class loads run heavy: 71:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 306% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 71 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 122 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #89, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 71 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Delton Kellogg Schools also operates Delton Kellogg Elem School (405 students) and Deltonkellogg High School (332 students) alongside Dk 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 Dk Academy compares
Dk 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 | 71:1 | ▲ 306% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
71:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
71:1
students per teacher
- 306% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
73.2%
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
$12,177
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 71 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
White 88.7%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Dk Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delton Kellogg Schools, which includes Dk Academy.
$12,177
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 50.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Dk Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delton Kellogg Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deltonkellogg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deltonkellogg Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dk Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high 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 (~71 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dk Academy
How many students attend Dk Academy?
Dk Academy has 71 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dk Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dk Academy is 71:1, which is 306% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 352% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dk Academy?
62.7% of students at Dk Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dk Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dk Academy is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Delton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dk Academy?
Dk Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dk Academy rank among public schools in Delton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dk Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Delton, 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 Delton on the city page.
Is Dk Academy a good school?
Dk Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Delton Kellogg Schools?
Besides Dk Academy, Delton Kellogg Schools also operates Delton Kellogg Elem School (405 students), Deltonkellogg High School (332 students), and Deltonkellogg Middle School (293 students). See the Delton Kellogg Schools district page for the complete list.
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