- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Edison Environmental Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Edison Environmental Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261995005656
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Environmental Science Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #12 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Environmental Science Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Environmental Science Academy ranks #12 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995005656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Edison Environmental Science Academy grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 261995005656 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 17.9:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Edison Environmental Science Academy grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Edison Environmental Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loy Norrix Hig
Loy Norrix High School
1,785 students
- Kalamazoo Cent
Kalamazoo Central High School
1,613 students
- Maple Street M
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
889 students
- Milwood Magnet
Milwood Magnet School
731 students
- Linden Grove M
Linden Grove Middle School
727 students
- This school 376
Edison Environmental Science Academy
376 students
What this shows Edison Environmental Science Academy reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Environmental Science Academy compares
Edison Environmental Science 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$16,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
5
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.0%
White 15.7%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Edison Environmental Science Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kalamazoo Public Schools reports $16,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Environmental Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Environmental Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Environmental Science Academy
How many students attend Edison Environmental Science Academy?
Edison Environmental Science Academy has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Environmental Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Environmental Science Academy is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison Environmental Science Academy?
92.3% of students at Edison Environmental Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Environmental Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Edison Environmental Science Academy is African American at 62.0% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Environmental Science Academy?
Edison Environmental Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Edison Environmental Science Academy rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Environmental Science Academy ranks #12 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Besides Edison Environmental Science Academy, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students), and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (889 students). See the Kalamazoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.