Enrollment
181
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, MI
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine
Federal NCES profile for Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260096708048Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine has class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260096708048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Warren, Michigan, enrolling 181 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine is leaner than roughly 87% of Michigan schools and 31% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 181 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Warren's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frontier International Academy Elementary (395 students): Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 28.2:1).
Its district, Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy, also runs Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Dequindre (573 students).
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 Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine compares
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.3%
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
$12,371
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
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 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 89.0%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.3%
White 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy, which includes Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine.
$12,371
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 74.4%
Federal 24.8%
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.
How Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Dequindre | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~181 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine
How many students attend Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine?
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine has 181 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine?
The student-teacher ratio at Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine is 12.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% 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 Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine?
100.0% of students at Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine?
The largest demographic group at Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine is African American at 89.0% of enrollment, in Warren, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine?
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine rank among elementary schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Warren, 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 Warren on the city page.
Is Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine a good school?
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy?
Besides Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine, Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy also operates Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Dequindre (573 students). See the Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy district page for the complete list.
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