Enrollment
483
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ypsilanti, MI
East Arbor Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Arbor Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260099608237Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Arbor Charter Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Arbor Charter Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Arbor Charter Academy ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: East Arbor Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260099608237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% 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
What stands out at East Arbor Charter Academy
East Arbor Charter Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 483 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 589 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #414.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ypsilanti's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bishop Elementary School (486 students): East Arbor Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 19.4:1).
East Arbor Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so East Arbor 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 East Arbor Charter Academy compares
East Arbor 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$14,084
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, East Arbor Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Arbor Charter Academy, which includes East Arbor Charter Academy.
$14,084
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar elementary schools in Ypsilanti
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 (~483 students)
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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 an 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 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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 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% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Arbor Charter Academy?
East Arbor Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 East Arbor Charter Academy rank among public schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, East Arbor Charter Academy ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti on the city page.
Is East Arbor Charter Academy a good school?
East Arbor Charter Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 East Arbor Charter Academy?
None; East Arbor Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and East Arbor Charter Academy is its only campus.
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