Enrollment
184
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kalamazoo Covenant Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260109908744Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Covenant Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260109908744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kalamazoo Covenant Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 184 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 50% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 93.2% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 184 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 183 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #173, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 90.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is a single-school charter district, so Kalamazoo Covenant 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 Kalamazoo Covenant Academy compares
Kalamazoo Covenant 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 50% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 72% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
90.2%
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
$12,769
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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
African American 57.6%
White 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalamazoo Covenant Academy, which includes Kalamazoo Covenant Academy.
$12,769
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.6%
State 76.5%
Federal 14.9%
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 high 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 (~184 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
How many students attend Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy has 184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is 26.3:1, which is 50% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?
93.2% of students at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is African American at 57.6% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kalamazoo Covenant Academy rank among public schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo on the city page.
Is Kalamazoo Covenant Academy a good school?
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Kalamazoo Covenant Academy?
None; Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is a single-school charter district, and Kalamazoo Covenant Academy is its only campus.
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