- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 36.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Edgewood Elementary Academy grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 260102908649 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
134 enr · 22.3:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Muskegon Heights Academy (253 students)
Edgewood Elementary Academy grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Elementary Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muskegon Heigh
Muskegon Heights Academy
253 students
- This school
Edgewood Elementary Academy
134 students
- Dr Martin Luth
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
105 students
What this shows Edgewood Elementary Academy reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Elementary Academy compares
Edgewood Elementary Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,923
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System reports $14,923 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.