Enrollment
141
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muskegon, MI
Muskegon Maritime Academy
Federal NCES profile for Muskegon Maritime Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 268099609048Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muskegon Maritime Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Muskegon Maritime Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muskegon Maritime Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Muskegon Maritime Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 268099609048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+102% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muskegon Maritime Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muskegon Maritime Academy
Muskegon Maritime Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 141 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Michigan schools and 102% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 141 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 176 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #175, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Among Muskegon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dr Martin Luther King Academy (105 students): Muskegon Maritime Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (35.3:1 vs 13.1:1).
Muskegon Maritime Academy is a single-school charter district, so Muskegon Maritime 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 Muskegon Maritime Academy compares
Muskegon Maritime 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 | 35.3:1 | ▲ 102% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
35.3:1
students per teacher
- 102% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 81.6%
White 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Muskegon Maritime Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Similar elementary schools in Muskegon
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 (~141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~35.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Muskegon Maritime Academy
How many students attend Muskegon Maritime Academy?
Muskegon Maritime Academy has 141 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Maritime Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskegon Maritime Academy is 35.3:1, which is 102% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 125% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muskegon Maritime Academy?
83.0% of students at Muskegon Maritime Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muskegon Maritime Academy?
The largest demographic group at Muskegon Maritime Academy is African American at 81.6% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muskegon Maritime Academy?
Muskegon Maritime Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Muskegon Maritime Academy rank among elementary schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Muskegon Maritime Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Muskegon, 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 Muskegon on the city page.
Is Muskegon Maritime Academy a good school?
Muskegon Maritime Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Muskegon Maritime Academy?
None; Muskegon Maritime Academy is a single-school charter district, and Muskegon Maritime Academy is its only campus.
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