Enrollment
332
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eastpointe, MI
Eaton Academy
Federal NCES profile for Eaton Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260013600786Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eaton Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Eastpointe · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eaton Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Eastpointe, MI.
School address
District: Eaton Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260013600786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eaton Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eaton Academy
Eaton Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Eastpointe, Michigan, enrolling 332 students.
At 17.5:1, 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 80.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 332 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 460 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #340, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eastpointe's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescentwood Elementary School (195 students): Eaton Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 10.8:1).
Eaton Academy is a single-school charter district, so Eaton 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 Eaton Academy compares
Eaton 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.6%
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
$12,387
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
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 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
African American 99.1%
White 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Eaton Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eaton Academy, which includes Eaton Academy.
$12,387
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 66.8%
Federal 23.6%
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 Eastpointe
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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eaton Academy
How many students attend Eaton Academy?
Eaton Academy has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaton Academy is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eaton Academy?
80.4% of students at Eaton Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eaton Academy?
The largest demographic group at Eaton Academy is African American at 99.1% of enrollment, in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eaton Academy?
Eaton Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Eaton Academy rank among elementary schools in Eastpointe?
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Eastpointe, 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 Eastpointe on the city page.
Is Eaton Academy a good school?
Eaton Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less 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 Eaton Academy?
None; Eaton Academy is a single-school charter district, and Eaton Academy is its only campus.
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