Enrollment
81
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 268099709049 Charter school
Pittsfield Acres Academy — Ypsilanti, MI
Federal NCES profile for Pittsfield Acres Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 72/100.
👥 Class size 72
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: Pittsfield Acres Academy · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittsfield Acres Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Pittsfield Acres Academy reports 81 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 62% 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 56% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 58% above the Michigan average and 65% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B), calculated from 1 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 Pittsfield Acres Academy 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 62% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 58% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 12% | — | — |
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
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 58% 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
7:1
students per teacher
— 62% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 81 Top 12% in Michigan — larger than 88% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 7:1 -62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.7% +58% vs state
NCES ID 268099709049
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Asian 12.3%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Similar elementary schools in Ypsilanti
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Arbor Charter Academy
Standard public school
800 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Fortis Academy
Standard public school
681 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Brick Elementary School
Standard public school
500 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Childs Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
Standard public school
456 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Estabrook Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Pittsfield Acres Academy
How many students attend Pittsfield Acres Academy?
Pittsfield Acres Academy has 81 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in YPSILANTI, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield Acres Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield Acres Academy is 7:1, which is 62% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 56% 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 Pittsfield Acres Academy?
85.7% of students at Pittsfield Acres Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsfield Acres Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pittsfield Acres Academy is White at 77.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in YPSILANTI, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsfield Acres Academy?
Pittsfield Acres Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.