Enrollment
373
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Paramount Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Paramount Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260020601123Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paramount Charter Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #22 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paramount Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paramount Charter Academy ranks #22 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Paramount Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260020601123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paramount Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paramount Charter Academy
Paramount Charter Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 373 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.1% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 373 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 398 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #175.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and Two or More (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 162 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 373 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kalamazoo's public schools, it stands alongside Washington Writers Academy (260 students): Paramount Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 20:1).
Paramount Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Paramount Charter 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 Paramount Charter Academy compares
Paramount Charter 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
89.8%
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
$15,159
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 48.8%
Two or More 24.4%
White 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Paramount Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paramount Charter Academy, which includes Paramount Charter Academy.
$15,159
Per student
+12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 59.5%
Federal 17.4%
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 Kalamazoo
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 (~373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Paramount Charter Academy
How many students attend Paramount Charter Academy?
Paramount Charter Academy has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paramount Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Paramount Charter Academy is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paramount Charter Academy?
88.1% of students at Paramount Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paramount Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Paramount Charter Academy is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paramount Charter Academy?
Paramount Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Paramount Charter Academy rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Paramount Charter Academy ranks #22 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
Is Paramount Charter Academy a good school?
Paramount Charter Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Paramount Charter Academy?
None; Paramount Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Paramount Charter Academy is its only campus.
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