Enrollment
561
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holland, MI
Eagle Crest Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Crest Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260015900979Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Crest Charter Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Crest Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Crest Charter Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: Eagle Crest Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260015900979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% 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
What stands out at Eagle Crest Charter Academy
Eagle Crest Charter Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 561 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 601 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #237.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Holland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Black River Public School Elementary (395 students): Eagle Crest Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 16.5:1).
Eagle Crest Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Eagle Crest Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Eagle Crest Charter Academy compares
Eagle Crest Charter 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$11,506
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
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Eagle Crest Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Crest Charter Academy, which includes Eagle Crest Charter Academy.
$11,506
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar elementary schools in Holland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~561 students)
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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 an 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 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Crest Charter Academy?
Eagle Crest Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Eagle Crest Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Crest Charter Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Holland on the city page.
Is Eagle Crest Charter Academy a good school?
Eagle Crest Charter Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Eagle Crest Charter Academy?
None; Eagle Crest Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Eagle Crest Charter Academy is its only campus.
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