Enrollment
727
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livonia, MI
Grand River Academy
Federal NCES profile for Grand River Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260108208597Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand River Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Livonia · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand River Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand River Academy ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Livonia, MI.
School address
District: Grand River Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260108208597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand River Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand River Academy
Grand River Academy is a high-poverty, large charter elementary school in Livonia, Michigan, enrolling 727 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 727 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 181 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 727 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Livonia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School (219 students): Grand River Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 12.2:1).
Grand River Academy is a single-school charter district, so Grand River Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grand River Academy compares
Grand River Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$11,071
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 78.8%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
White 2.5%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Grand River Academy is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand River Academy, which includes Grand River Academy.
$11,071
Per student
-18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 82.3%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Livonia
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grand River Academy
How many students attend Grand River Academy?
Grand River Academy has 727 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livonia, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand River Academy is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand River Academy?
75.7% of students at Grand River Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand River Academy?
The largest demographic group at Grand River Academy is African American at 78.8% of enrollment, in Livonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand River Academy?
Grand River Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand River Academy rank among public schools in Livonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand River Academy ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Livonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Livonia on the city page.
Is Grand River Academy a good school?
Grand River Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Grand River Academy?
None; Grand River Academy is a single-school charter district, and Grand River Academy is its only campus.
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