Enrollment
370
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · River Rouge, MI
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn
Federal NCES profile for River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262976008698
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in River Rouge · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn ranks #2 of 3 public schools in River Rouge, MI.
School address
District: River Rouge School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262976008698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in River Rouge, Michigan, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 457 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #366, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
River Rouge School District of the City of also operates River Rouge High School (987 students) and River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy (841 students) alongside River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn.
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 River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn compares
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$14,078
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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
African American 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
White 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: African American at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Rouge School District of the City of, which includes River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn.
$14,078
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 66.7%
Federal 11.6%
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 River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Rouge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other 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 (~370 students)
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Frequently asked questions about River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn
How many students attend River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn?
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in River Rouge, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn?
The student-teacher ratio at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn?
82.9% of students at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn?
The largest demographic group at River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn is African American at 86.5% of enrollment, in River Rouge, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn?
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn rank among public schools in River Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn ranks #2 of 3 public schools in River Rouge, 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 River Rouge on the city page.
Is River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn a good school?
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 River Rouge School District of the City of?
Besides River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn, River Rouge School District of the City of also operates River Rouge High School (987 students), River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy (841 students), and Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy (625 students). See the River Rouge School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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