Enrollment
75
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eaton Rapids, MI
Greyhound Central Performance Academy
Federal NCES profile for Greyhound Central Performance Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261269001856
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greyhound Central Performance Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Eaton Rapids · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greyhound Central Performance Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greyhound Central Performance Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Eaton Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Eaton Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261269001856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greyhound Central Performance Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greyhound Central Performance Academy
Greyhound Central Performance Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 75 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 43% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 75 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 75 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 15 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 75 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Eaton Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside Greyhound Central Elementary School (114 students): Greyhound Central Performance Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25:1 vs 14.3:1).
Eaton Rapids Public Schools also operates Eaton Rapids High School (637 students) and Eaton Rapids Middle School (410 students) alongside Greyhound Central Performance Academy.
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 Greyhound Central Performance Academy compares
Greyhound Central Performance 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 43% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$13,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 75 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 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
White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Greyhound Central Performance Academy is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eaton Rapids Public Schools, which includes Greyhound Central Performance Academy.
$13,316
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.7%
State 50.2%
Federal 9.2%
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.
How Greyhound Central Performance Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Rapids High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eaton Rapids Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lockwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greyhound Central Performance Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Eaton Rapids
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~75 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greyhound Central Performance Academy
How many students attend Greyhound Central Performance Academy?
Greyhound Central Performance Academy has 75 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Eaton Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greyhound Central Performance Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Greyhound Central Performance Academy is 25:1, which is 43% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greyhound Central Performance Academy?
58.0% of students at Greyhound Central Performance Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greyhound Central Performance Academy?
The largest demographic group at Greyhound Central Performance Academy is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Eaton Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greyhound Central Performance Academy?
Greyhound Central Performance Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greyhound Central Performance Academy rank among schools in Eaton Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Greyhound Central Performance Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Eaton Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eaton Rapids on the city page.
Is Greyhound Central Performance Academy a good school?
Greyhound Central Performance Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Eaton Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Greyhound Central Performance Academy, Eaton Rapids Public Schools also operates Eaton Rapids High School (637 students), Eaton Rapids Middle School (410 students), and Greyhound Intermediate School (375 students). See the Eaton Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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