- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allegan, MI
Outlook Academy
Federal NCES profile for Outlook Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260027401489Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Outlook Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 35
- students enrolled
Outlook Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Outlook Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260027401489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Outlook Academy grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+22.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.5 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 260027401489 · Allegan, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
35 enr · 17.5:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus (11 students)
Outlook Academy grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+22.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.5 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Outlook Academy compares
Outlook Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,404
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 105.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Outlook Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Outlook Academy reports $20,404 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Outlook Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Outlook Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Outlook Academy
How many students attend Outlook Academy?
Outlook Academy has 35 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allegan, MI. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Outlook Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Outlook Academy is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Outlook Academy?
73.2% of students at Outlook Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Outlook Academy?
The largest demographic group at Outlook Academy is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Allegan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Outlook Academy?
Outlook Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Outlook Academy?
Besides Outlook Academy, Outlook Academy also operates Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus (11 students). See the Outlook Academy district page for the complete list.