Enrollment
561
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260015900979 Charter school
Eagle Crest Charter Academy — Holland, MI
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Crest Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
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: Eagle Crest 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)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Crest 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
Eagle Crest Charter Academy reports 561 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% below the Michigan average and 1% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Eagle Crest Charter Academy spends $11,508 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.8% from local sources (property taxes), 78.7% from the state, and 15.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Eagle Crest 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 80% | — | — |
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
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 6% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$11,508
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
7
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 561 Top 80% in Michigan — larger than 20% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.2% -6% vs state
NCES ID 260015900979
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 25.8%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.0%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Crest Charter Academy, which includes Eagle Crest Charter Academy.
$11,508
Per student
-27%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.8%
State 78.7%
Federal 15.4%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Crest Charter Academy
How many students attend Eagle Crest Charter Academy?
Eagle Crest Charter Academy has 561 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in HOLLAND, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Crest Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Crest Charter Academy is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 3% lower 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 Eagle Crest Charter Academy?
51.2% of students at Eagle Crest Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Crest Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Crest Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOLLAND, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Crest Charter Academy?
Eagle Crest Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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.