Enrollment
421
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Romulus, MI
Metro Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Metro Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260026201272Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metro Charter Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Romulus · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Metro Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metro Charter Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Romulus, MI.
School address
District: Metro Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260026201272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metro Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metro Charter Academy
Metro Charter Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Romulus, Michigan, enrolling 421 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 497 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #151.
Its student body is led by African American (80%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 100 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 421 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Metro Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Metro Charter 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 Metro Charter Academy compares
Metro Charter 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.5%
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
$11,866
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
11
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 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
African American 79.6%
Two or More 14.7%
White 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Metro Charter Academy is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Metro Charter Academy, which includes Metro Charter Academy.
$11,866
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.7%
State 80.7%
Federal 16.5%
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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Metro Charter Academy
How many students attend Metro Charter Academy?
Metro Charter Academy has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Romulus, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Metro Charter Academy is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% 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 Metro Charter Academy?
73.3% of students at Metro Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metro Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Metro Charter Academy is African American at 79.6% of enrollment, in Romulus, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metro Charter Academy?
Metro Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Metro Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Romulus?
By Resource Investment Index, Metro Charter Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Romulus, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Romulus on the city page.
Is Metro Charter Academy a good school?
Metro Charter Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Metro Charter Academy?
None; Metro Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Metro Charter Academy is its only campus.
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