Enrollment
721
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belleville, MI
Keystone Academy
Federal NCES profile for Keystone Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260028901655Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keystone Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Keystone Academy has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keystone Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Belleville, MI.
School address
District: Keystone Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260028901655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keystone Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Keystone Academy
Keystone Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Belleville, Michigan, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 721 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.
Among 425 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #356, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Keystone Academy spends $10,546 per pupil, 22% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Keystone Academy is a single-school charter district, so Keystone 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 Keystone Academy compares
Keystone 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$10,546
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 + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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 61.3%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Keystone Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keystone Academy, which includes Keystone Academy.
$10,546
Per student
-22%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 86.4%
Federal 13.4%
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 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 (~721 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Keystone Academy
How many students attend Keystone Academy?
Keystone Academy has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belleville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keystone Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Keystone Academy is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keystone Academy?
45.0% of students at Keystone Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keystone Academy?
The largest demographic group at Keystone Academy is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Belleville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keystone Academy?
Keystone Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Keystone Academy rank among schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Keystone Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Belleville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belleville on the city page.
Is Keystone Academy a good school?
Keystone Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Keystone Academy?
None; Keystone Academy is a single-school charter district, and Keystone Academy is its only campus.
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