Enrollment
168
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pontiac, MI
Oakland County Academy of Media Technology
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.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260104108481Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland County Academy of Media Technology earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland County Academy of Media Technology has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland County Academy of Media Technology ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pontiac, MI.
School address
District: Oakland County Academy of Media & Technology · Michigan
NCES ID 260104108481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% 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
What stands out at Oakland County Academy of Media Technology
Oakland County Academy of Media Technology is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Pontiac, Michigan, enrolling 168 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.0% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 168 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #144, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pontiac's public schools, it stands alongside Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac (850 students): Oakland County Academy of Media Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 32.7:1).
Oakland County Academy of Media & Technology is a single-school charter district, so Oakland County Academy of Media Technology 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 Oakland County Academy of Media Technology compares
Oakland County Academy of Media Technology on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.2%
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
$13,640
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland County Academy of Media & Technology, which includes Oakland County Academy of Media Technology.
$13,640
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar other schools in Pontiac
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~168 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 (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 Oakland County Academy of Media Technology rank among public schools in Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland County Academy of Media Technology ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pontiac, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pontiac on the city page.
Is Oakland County Academy of Media Technology a good school?
Oakland County Academy of Media Technology earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Oakland County Academy of Media & Technology?
None; Oakland County Academy of Media & Technology is a single-school charter district, and Oakland County Academy of Media Technology is its only campus.
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