- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 262976008698 · River Rouge, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 19.5:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: River Rouge High School (987 students)
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Rouge Hi
River Rouge High School
987 students
- River Rouge Al
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
841 students
- Ann Visger K5
Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
625 students
- This school 370
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn
370 students
- Cb Sabbath 68 261
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
261 students
What this shows River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn compares
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for River Rouge School District of the City of reports $16,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~370 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.