- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ecorse, MI
Ralph J Bunche Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ralph J Bunche Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261293004990
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph J Bunche Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ecorse · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph J Bunche Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph J Bunche Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ecorse, MI.
School address
District: Ecorse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261293004990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ralph J Bunche Academy shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 261293004990 · Ecorse, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 18.6:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Ecorse Community High School (340 students)
Ralph J Bunche Academy shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ralph J Bunche Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ecorse Communi
Ecorse Community High School
340 students
- Grandport Elem
Grandport Elementary Academy
337 students
- This school
Ralph J Bunche Academy
316 students
- Brenda Hague E 85
Brenda Hague Early Learning Village
85 students
- Hope Academic 47
Hope Academic Academy
47 students
- Downriver Digi 25
Downriver Digital Academy
25 students
What this shows Ralph J Bunche Academy reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph J Bunche Academy compares
Ralph J Bunche Academy is a shrinking 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
81.6%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
White 6.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Ralph J Bunche Academy is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ecorse Public Schools reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph J Bunche Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecorse Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandport Elementary Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brenda Hague Early Learning Village | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope Academic Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Downriver Digital Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph J Bunche Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 47:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph J Bunche Academy
How many students attend Ralph J Bunche Academy?
Ralph J Bunche Academy has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ecorse, MI. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph J Bunche Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph J Bunche Academy is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph J Bunche Academy?
89.6% of students at Ralph J Bunche Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph J Bunche Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ralph J Bunche Academy is African American at 77.5% of enrollment, in Ecorse, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph J Bunche Academy?
Ralph J Bunche Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ralph J Bunche Academy rank among public schools in Ecorse?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph J Bunche Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ecorse, 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 Ecorse on the city page.
What other schools are in Ecorse Public Schools?
Besides Ralph J Bunche Academy, Ecorse Public Schools also operates Ecorse Community High School (340 students), Grandport Elementary Academy (337 students), and Brenda Hague Early Learning Village (85 students). See the Ecorse Public Schools district page for the complete list.