Enrollment
483
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260099608237 Charter school
East Arbor Charter Academy — Ypsilanti, MI
Federal NCES profile for East Arbor Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 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: East Arbor 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)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Arbor 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
East Arbor Charter Academy reports 483 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% 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 5% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% above the Michigan average and 18% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Arbor Charter Academy spends $14,084 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.8% from local sources (property taxes), 68.0% from the state, and 15.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 East Arbor 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 72% | — | — |
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
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 13% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$14,084
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
23
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 483 Top 72% in Michigan — larger than 28% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.3% +13% vs state
NCES ID 260099608237
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
White 21.3%
Two or More 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.0%
In-school suspensions 23
Out-of-school suspensions 44
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Arbor Charter Academy, which includes East Arbor Charter Academy.
$14,084
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 68.0%
Federal 15.1%
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 East Arbor Charter Academy
How many students attend East Arbor Charter Academy?
East Arbor Charter Academy has 483 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Arbor Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Arbor Charter Academy is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 5% 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 East Arbor Charter Academy?
61.3% of students at East Arbor Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Arbor Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Arbor Charter Academy is African American at 48.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ypsilanti, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Arbor Charter Academy?
East Arbor Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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.