Enrollment
23
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 260114009008 Charter school
Explore Academylivonia — Livonia, MI
Federal NCES profile for Explore Academylivonia, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 82/100.
👥 Class size 82
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Explore Academy-Livonia · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Explore Academylivonia compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Explore Academylivonia reports 23 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 75% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 71% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% below the Michigan average and 1% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (A-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Explore Academylivonia compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.6:1 | ▼ 75% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.6:1
students per teacher
— 75% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 23 Top 4% in Michigan — larger than 96% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 4.6:1 -75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.2% -4% vs state
NCES ID 260114009008
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Frequently asked questions about Explore Academylivonia
How many students attend Explore Academylivonia?
Explore Academylivonia has 23 students enrolled. It is a middle school in LIVONIA, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Academylivonia?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Academylivonia is 4.6:1, which is 75% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 71% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Explore Academylivonia?
52.2% of students at Explore Academylivonia are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explore Academylivonia?
Explore Academylivonia has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (A-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.