- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261407008836
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Steam Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 714
- students enrolled
Farmington Steam Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261407008836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Farmington Steam Academy held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 261407008836 · Farmington Hills, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 18.3:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (1,470 students)
Farmington Steam Academy held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Farmington Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
1,470 students
- North Farmingt
North Farmington High School
1,157 students
- This school
Farmington Steam Academy
714 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
682 students
- Power Middle S
Power Middle School
621 students
- Warner Middle 559
Warner Middle School
559 students
What this shows Farmington Steam Academy reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington Steam Academy compares
Farmington Steam Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 76% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,604
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 714 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.4%
Asian 33.1%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Farmington Steam Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $17,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmington Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Farmington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Power Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington Steam Academy
How many students attend Farmington Steam Academy?
Farmington Steam Academy has 714 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Steam Academy is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmington Steam Academy?
12.9% of students at Farmington Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Steam Academy is White at 39.4% of enrollment, in Farmington Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Steam Academy?
Farmington Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Farmington Steam Academy, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students), North Farmington High School (1,157 students), and Hillside Elementary School (682 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.