Enrollment
823
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MI
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260102008377Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Plymouth, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260102008377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter elementary school in Plymouth, Michigan, enrolling 823 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 27% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.4% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 823 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 274 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #194.
Its student body is led by Asian (51%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy spends $10,149 per pupil, 25% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Plymouth Scholars 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 Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy compares
Plymouth Scholars 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$10,149
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
Asian 50.9%
White 26.4%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, which includes Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy.
$10,149
Per student
-25%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.5%
State 88.0%
Federal 11.5%
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 elementary 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 (~823 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
How many students attend Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy?
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy has 823 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is 22.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy?
17.4% of students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is Asian at 50.9% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy?
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy rank among public schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth on the city page.
Is Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy a good school?
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy?
None; Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is its only campus.
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