Enrollment
107
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 268054000548
Freedom Acres School — Ionia, MI
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Acres School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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
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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freedom Acres School 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
Freedom Acres School reports 107 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% 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 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% below the Michigan average and 35% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Freedom Acres School 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 14% | — | — |
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
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 38% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
56.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Enrollment 107 Top 14% in Michigan — larger than 86% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.9% -38% vs state
NCES ID 268054000548
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Similar other schools in Ionia
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Aa Rather School
Standard public school
308 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson School
Standard public school
272 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Emerson School
Standard public school
166 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Douglas R Welch High School
Alternative education program
73 students 41.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Freedom Acres School
How many students attend Freedom Acres School?
Freedom Acres School has 107 students enrolled. It is a other school in IONIA, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Acres School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Acres School is 11:1, which is 40% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 31% 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 Freedom Acres School?
33.9% of students at Freedom Acres School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Acres School?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Acres School is White at 86.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in IONIA, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Acres School?
Freedom Acres School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.