- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Richfield Public School Academy grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 260028601654 · Flint, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
418 enr · 29.9:1 · 93.7% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2 (216 students)
Richfield Public School Academy grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Richfield Public School Academy compares
Richfield Public School Academy is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,627
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Richfield Public School Academy reports $14,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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 (~418 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), up 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.