- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ecorse, MI
Grandport Elementary Academy
Federal NCES profile for Grandport Elementary Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261293004991
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandport Elementary Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ecorse · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandport Elementary Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandport Elementary Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ecorse, MI.
School address
District: Ecorse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261293004991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Grandport Elementary Academy grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 261293004991 · Ecorse, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 19.8:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Ecorse Community High School (340 students)
Grandport Elementary Academy grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grandport Elementary Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ecorse Communi
Ecorse Community High School
340 students
- This school
Grandport Elementary Academy
337 students
- Ralph J Bunche
Ralph J Bunche Academy
316 students
- Brenda Hague E 85
Brenda Hague Early Learning Village
85 students
- Hope Academic 47
Hope Academic Academy
47 students
- Downriver Digi 25
Downriver Digital Academy
25 students
What this shows Grandport Elementary Academy reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grandport Elementary Academy compares
Grandport Elementary 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
83.4%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
African American 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
White 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Grandport Elementary Academy is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ecorse Public Schools reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grandport Elementary Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecorse Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph J Bunche Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brenda Hague Early Learning Village | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope Academic Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Downriver Digital Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Grandport Elementary Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 47:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grandport Elementary Academy
How many students attend Grandport Elementary Academy?
Grandport Elementary Academy has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ecorse, MI. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandport Elementary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandport Elementary Academy is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grandport Elementary Academy?
88.1% of students at Grandport Elementary Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandport Elementary Academy?
The largest demographic group at Grandport Elementary Academy is African American at 78.9% of enrollment, in Ecorse, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandport Elementary Academy?
Grandport Elementary Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Grandport Elementary Academy rank among public schools in Ecorse?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandport Elementary Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ecorse, 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 Ecorse on the city page.
What other schools are in Ecorse Public Schools?
Besides Grandport Elementary Academy, Ecorse Public Schools also operates Ecorse Community High School (340 students), Ralph J Bunche Academy (316 students), and Brenda Hague Early Learning Village (85 students). See the Ecorse Public Schools district page for the complete list.