Enrollment
168
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260104108481 Charter school
Oakland County Academy of Media Technology — Pontiac, MI
Federal NCES profile for Oakland County Academy of Media Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Oakland County Academy of Media & Technology · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland County Academy of Media Technology compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Oakland County Academy of Media Technology reports 168 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 94.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 73% above the Michigan average and 81% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 79.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oakland County Academy of Media & Technology spends $13,733 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.0% from local sources (property taxes), 70.8% from the state, and 27.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oakland County Academy of Media Technology compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 73% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 73% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,733
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 168 Top 21% in Michigan — larger than 79% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 18.7:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 94.0% +73% vs state
NCES ID 260104108481
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 79.2%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland County Academy of Media & Technology, which includes Oakland County Academy of Media Technology.
$13,733
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.0%
State 70.8%
Federal 27.3%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland County Academy of Media Technology
How many students attend Oakland County Academy of Media Technology?
Oakland County Academy of Media Technology has 168 students enrolled. It is a other school in Pontiac, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland County Academy of Media Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland County Academy of Media Technology is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland County Academy of Media Technology?
94.0% of students at Oakland County Academy of Media Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland County Academy of Media Technology?
Oakland County Academy of Media Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.