- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Huron, MI
Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262883006462
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Port Huron · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Port Huron, MI.
School address
District: Port Huron Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262883006462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE held 25.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 262883006462 · Port Huron, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 10:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students)
Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE held 25.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Huron Nor
Port Huron Northern High School
1,089 students
- Port Huron Hig
Port Huron High School
988 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
599 students
- Fort Gratiot M
Fort Gratiot Middle School
533 students
- Keewahdin Elem
Keewahdin Elementary School
510 students
- This school 250
Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary
250 students
What this shows Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary compares
Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 43% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.4%
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
$15,215
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
African American 25.2%
Two or More 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Port Huron Area School District reports $15,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron Northern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Huron High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Gratiot Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keewahdin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary
How many students attend Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary?
Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Huron, MI. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary is 10:1, which is 43% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% 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 Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary?
91.0% of students at Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Port Huron, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary?
Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary rank among schools in Port Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Port Huron, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Huron on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Huron Area School District?
Besides Literacy Academy at Cleveland Elementary, Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students), Port Huron High School (988 students), and Central Middle School (599 students). See the Port Huron Area School District district page for the complete list.