- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawton, MI
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
Federal NCES profile for Lawton Accelerated Academic Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262124001915
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Lawton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 26
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton Accelerated Academic Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lawton, MI.
School address
District: Lawton Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262124001915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-30.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 0.7 → 0.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 262124001915 · Lawton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 71.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Elementary School (397 students)
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-30.2%). Teacher FTE lost 0.7 → 0.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Element
Lawton Elementary School
397 students
- Lawton Middle
Lawton Middle School
325 students
- Lawton High Sc
Lawton High School
279 students
- This school 26
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
26 students
What this shows Lawton Accelerated Academic Center reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawton Accelerated Academic Center compares
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center 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 | 71.7% | ▲ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Lawton Accelerated Academic Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lawton Community School District reports $12,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawton Accelerated Academic Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lawton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lawton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lawton Accelerated Academic Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other 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 Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
How many students attend Lawton Accelerated Academic Center?
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center has 26 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lawton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), down 16.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawton Accelerated Academic Center?
71.7% of students at Lawton Accelerated Academic Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawton Accelerated Academic Center?
The largest demographic group at Lawton Accelerated Academic Center is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Lawton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawton Accelerated Academic Center?
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center 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 Lawton Accelerated Academic Center rank among schools in Lawton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton Accelerated Academic Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lawton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lawton Community School District?
Besides Lawton Accelerated Academic Center, Lawton Community School District also operates Lawton Elementary School (397 students), Lawton Middle School (325 students), and Lawton High School (279 students). See the Lawton Community School District district page for the complete list.