Enrollment
197
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eaton Rapids, MI
Island City Academy
Federal NCES profile for Island City Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260007300501Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Island City Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Eaton Rapids · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Island City Academy has class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Island City Academy ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Eaton Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Island City Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260007300501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Island City Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Island City Academy
Island City Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 197 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 197 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #163, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Island City Academy spends $8,589 per pupil, 36% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Island City Academy is a single-school charter district, so Island City 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 Island City Academy compares
Island City 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Michigan - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$8,589
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
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Island City Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Island City Academy, which includes Island City Academy.
$8,589
Per student
-36%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.3%
State 77.5%
Federal 13.3%
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 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 (~197 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Island City Academy
How many students attend Island City Academy?
Island City Academy has 197 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eaton Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island City Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Island City Academy is 14.1:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Island City Academy?
36.8% of students at Island City Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Island City Academy?
The largest demographic group at Island City Academy is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Eaton Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Island City Academy?
Island City Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Island City Academy rank among public schools in Eaton Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Island City Academy ranks #6 of 7 public 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 public schools in Eaton Rapids on the city page.
Is Island City Academy a good school?
Island City Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Island City Academy?
None; Island City Academy is a single-school charter district, and Island City Academy is its only campus.
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