Enrollment
125
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260028501657 Charter school
Ojibwe Charter School — Brimley, MI
Federal NCES profile for Ojibwe Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
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: Ojibwe Charter School · 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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ojibwe Charter School 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
Ojibwe Charter School reports 125 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% above the Michigan average and 65% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ojibwe Charter School spends $45,065 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.9% from local sources (property taxes), 26.4% from the state, and 69.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), 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 Ojibwe Charter School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 16% | — | — |
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
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$45,065
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 125 Top 16% in Michigan — larger than 84% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.4% +57% vs state
NCES ID 260028501657
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 83.2%
White 12.8%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 83.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.8%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ojibwe Charter School, which includes Ojibwe Charter School.
$45,065
Per student
+184%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+131%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.9%
State 26.4%
Federal 69.7%
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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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ojibwe Charter School
How many students attend Ojibwe Charter School?
Ojibwe Charter School has 125 students enrolled. It is a other school in BRIMLEY, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ojibwe Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ojibwe Charter School is 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ojibwe Charter School?
85.4% of students at Ojibwe Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ojibwe Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Ojibwe Charter School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 83.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRIMLEY, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ojibwe Charter School?
Ojibwe Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) 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.