Enrollment
62
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Ledge, MI
Relevant Academy of Eaton County
Federal NCES profile for Relevant Academy of Eaton County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260098208243Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Relevant Academy of Eaton County earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Grand Ledge · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Relevant Academy of Eaton County has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Relevant Academy of Eaton County ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Grand Ledge, MI.
School address
District: Relevant Academy of Eaton County · Michigan
NCES ID 260098208243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Relevant Academy of Eaton County compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Relevant Academy of Eaton County
Relevant Academy of Eaton County is a higher-need, small charter high school in Grand Ledge, Michigan, enrolling 62 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Michigan schools, with 62 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Relevant Academy of Eaton County spends $10,565 per pupil, 22% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Relevant Academy of Eaton County is a single-school charter district, so Relevant Academy of Eaton County operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 62 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Michigan's single-school districts.
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 Relevant Academy of Eaton County compares
Relevant Academy of Eaton County on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$10,565
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 + 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.
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
White 72.6%
Two or More 16.1%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Relevant Academy of Eaton County is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Relevant Academy of Eaton County, which includes Relevant Academy of Eaton County.
$10,565
Per student
-22%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 92.6%
Federal 4.4%
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 high 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 (~62 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Relevant Academy of Eaton County
How many students attend Relevant Academy of Eaton County?
Relevant Academy of Eaton County has 62 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Ledge, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Relevant Academy of Eaton County?
The student-teacher ratio at Relevant Academy of Eaton County is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Relevant Academy of Eaton County?
71.4% of students at Relevant Academy of Eaton County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Relevant Academy of Eaton County?
The largest demographic group at Relevant Academy of Eaton County is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Grand Ledge, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Relevant Academy of Eaton County?
Relevant Academy of Eaton County has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Relevant Academy of Eaton County rank among public schools in Grand Ledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Relevant Academy of Eaton County ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Grand Ledge, 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 Grand Ledge on the city page.
Is Relevant Academy of Eaton County a good school?
Relevant Academy of Eaton County earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Relevant Academy of Eaton County?
None; Relevant Academy of Eaton County is a single-school charter district, and Relevant Academy of Eaton County is its only campus.
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