Enrollment
64
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 260104708578 Charter school
Rising Stars Academy — Center Line, MI
Federal NCES profile for Rising Stars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 54
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rising Stars Academy earns a C- Resource Investment Index (54/100), with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools.
- C-
- Resource Index · 54/100
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 64
- students enrolled
School address
District: Rising Stars Academy · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rising Stars Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rising Stars Academy reports 64 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% above the Michigan average and 42% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rising Stars Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
11 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 82% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
64 larger than 7% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 36% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
— 37% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 64 Top 10% in Michigan — larger than 90% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.7% +36% vs state
NCES ID 260104708578
Student demographics
African American 43.8%
White 39.1%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 43.8% of enrollment.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Before you act on this record
Treat this page as the federal baseline — then verify locally.
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Frequently asked questions about Rising Stars Academy
How many students attend Rising Stars Academy?
Rising Stars Academy has 64 students enrolled. It is a high school in Center Line, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Stars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rising Stars Academy is 11.4:1, which is 37% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 27% 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 Rising Stars Academy?
73.7% of students at Rising Stars Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rising Stars Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rising Stars Academy is African American at 43.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Center Line, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rising Stars Academy?
Rising Stars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Rising Stars Academy a good school?
Rising Stars Academy earns a C- Resource Investment Index (54/100), with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.