Elementary school (grades K-5) · Inkster, MI
Inkster Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Inkster Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
The verdict
Inkster Preparatory Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Inkster · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 220
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Inkster Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Inkster, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260111008797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Inkster Preparatory Academy shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 260111008797 · Inkster, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
220 enr · 91.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Children's Community Charter (220 students)
Inkster Preparatory Academy shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Inkster Preparatory Academy compares
Inkster Preparatory Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 82.7% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Inkster Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Inkster Preparatory Academy reports $13,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Inkster Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Inkster Preparatory Academy?
Inkster Preparatory Academy has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Inkster, MI. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), down 17.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Inkster Preparatory Academy?
91.4% of students at Inkster Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inkster Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Inkster Preparatory Academy is African American at 82.7% of enrollment, in Inkster, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inkster Preparatory Academy?
Inkster Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Inkster Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Inkster?
By Resource Investment Index, Inkster Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Inkster, 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 Inkster on the city page.
What other schools are in Inkster Preparatory Academy?
None; Inkster Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Inkster Preparatory Academy is its only campus.