Enrollment
549
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamtramck, MI
Hamtramck Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hamtramck 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 260028701656Charter 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
Hamtramck Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hamtramck · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamtramck Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamtramck Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hamtramck, MI.
School address
District: Hamtramck Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260028701656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamtramck Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamtramck Academy
Hamtramck Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Hamtramck, Michigan, enrolling 549 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.2% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 549 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 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #181.
Its student body is led by Asian (67%) and White (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hamtramck's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dickinson West Elementary School (422 students): Hamtramck Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
Hamtramck Academy is a single-school charter district, so Hamtramck 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 Hamtramck Academy compares
Hamtramck 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$11,379
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
1
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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
Asian 66.7%
White 13.5%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Hamtramck Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamtramck Academy, which includes Hamtramck Academy.
$11,379
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 81.7%
Federal 18.2%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Hamtramck
2 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 (~549 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hamtramck Academy
How many students attend Hamtramck Academy?
Hamtramck Academy has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamtramck, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamtramck Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamtramck Academy is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamtramck Academy?
92.2% of students at Hamtramck Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamtramck Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hamtramck Academy is Asian at 66.7% of enrollment, in Hamtramck, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamtramck Academy?
Hamtramck 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 Hamtramck Academy rank among elementary schools in Hamtramck?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamtramck Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hamtramck, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hamtramck on the city page.
Is Hamtramck Academy a good school?
Hamtramck Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Hamtramck Academy?
None; Hamtramck Academy is a single-school charter district, and Hamtramck Academy is its only campus.
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