Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flat Rock, MI
River Heights Academy
Federal NCES profile for River Heights Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
The verdict
River Heights Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Flat Rock · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River Heights Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Heights Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Flat Rock, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260013700787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
121 on latest CCD 260013700787 · Flat Rock, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
121 enr · 9.3:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Extera Public School No. 2 (121 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 elementary schools in Flat Rock. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How River Heights Academy compares
River Heights Academy vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Programs
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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about River Heights Academy
How many students attend River Heights Academy?
River Heights Academy has 121 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flat Rock, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at River Heights Academy is 9.3:1, which is 47% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% 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 River Heights Academy?
83.5% of students at River Heights Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Heights Academy?
River Heights Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does River Heights Academy rank among elementary schools in Flat Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, River Heights Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Flat Rock, 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 Flat Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in River Heights Academy?
None; River Heights Academy is a single-school charter district, and River Heights Academy is its only campus.