Enrollment
418
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flint, MI
Richfield Public School Academy
Federal NCES profile for Richfield Public School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260028601654Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richfield Public School Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Richfield Public School Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield Public School Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Richfield Public School Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260028601654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richfield Public School Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richfield Public School Academy
Richfield Public School Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 418 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Michigan schools and 71% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 93.7% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 301 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #284, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Flint's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dye Elementary School (559 students): Richfield Public School Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.9:1 vs 18:1).
Its district, Richfield Public School Academy, also runs Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2 (216 students).
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 Richfield Public School Academy compares
Richfield Public School 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 | 29.9:1 | ▲ 71% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
29.9:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.1%
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
$12,849
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
1
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 66.3%
White 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Richfield Public School Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richfield Public School Academy, which includes Richfield Public School Academy.
$12,849
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.3%
State 77.0%
Federal 14.7%
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.
How Richfield Public School Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richfield Public School Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Flint
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dye Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 18:1 students per teacher
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
362 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Randels Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 13:1 students per teacher
Greater Heights Academy
Standard public school
188 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Eagles Nest Academy
Standard public school
154 students 51.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~418 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Richfield Public School Academy
How many students attend Richfield Public School Academy?
Richfield Public School Academy has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flint, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield Public School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Richfield Public School Academy is 29.9:1, which is 71% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richfield Public School Academy?
93.7% of students at Richfield Public School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richfield Public School Academy?
The largest demographic group at Richfield Public School Academy is African American at 66.3% of enrollment, in Flint, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richfield Public School Academy?
Richfield Public School Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Richfield Public School Academy rank among elementary schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield Public School Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Flint on the city page.
Is Richfield Public School Academy a good school?
Richfield Public School Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 Richfield Public School Academy?
Besides Richfield Public School Academy, Richfield Public School Academy also operates Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2 (216 students). See the Richfield Public School Academy district page for the complete list.
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