Enrollment
134
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Elementary Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260102908649Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Elementary Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Elementary Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260102908649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood Elementary Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood Elementary Academy
Edgewood Elementary Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 134 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 27% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 91.3% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 125 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #111, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Muskegon's public schools, it stands alongside Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students): Edgewood Elementary Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 16.7:1).
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System also operates Muskegon Heights Academy (253 students) and Dr Martin Luther King Academy (105 students) alongside Edgewood Elementary Academy.
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 Edgewood Elementary Academy compares
Edgewood Elementary 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
82.8%
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
$15,474
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 88.1%
White 6.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Edgewood Elementary Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, which includes Edgewood Elementary Academy.
$15,474
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 63.9%
Federal 26.5%
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.
How Edgewood Elementary Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Heights Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Martin Luther King Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Elementary Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 36.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Elementary Academy
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary Academy?
Edgewood Elementary Academy has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary Academy is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood Elementary Academy?
91.3% of students at Edgewood Elementary Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Elementary Academy?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Elementary Academy is African American at 88.1% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Elementary Academy?
Edgewood Elementary Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Edgewood Elementary Academy rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Edgewood Elementary Academy a good school?
Edgewood Elementary Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System?
Besides Edgewood Elementary Academy, Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System also operates Muskegon Heights Academy (253 students) and Dr Martin Luther King Academy (105 students). See the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System district page for the complete list.
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