Enrollment
46
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dundee, MI
Riverside Academy
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261230001389
👥 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
Riverside Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Dundee · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dundee, MI.
School address
District: Dundee Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261230001389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
46:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+163% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverside Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverside Academy
Riverside Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Dundee, Michigan, enrolling 46 students.
Class loads run heavy: 46:1 is larger than about 98% of Michigan schools and 163% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Michigan schools, with 46 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #86, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dundee Community Schools also operates Dundee Elementary School (685 students) and Dundee Middle School (533 students) alongside Riverside Academy.
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 Riverside Academy compares
Riverside Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 46:1 | ▲ 163% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
46:1
students per teacher
- 163% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
82.6%
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
$11,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Riverside Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dundee Community Schools, which includes Riverside Academy.
$11,525
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 61.6%
Federal 9.0%
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 Riverside Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dundee Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~46 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~46:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverside Academy
How many students attend Riverside Academy?
Riverside Academy has 46 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Dundee, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy is 46:1, which is 163% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 193% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Academy?
57.1% of students at Riverside Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Academy?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Academy is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Dundee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Academy?
Riverside Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Riverside Academy rank among public schools in Dundee?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dundee, 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 Dundee on the city page.
Is Riverside Academy a good school?
Riverside Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Dundee Community Schools?
Besides Riverside Academy, Dundee Community Schools also operates Dundee Elementary School (685 students), Dundee Middle School (533 students), and Dundee Community High School (493 students). See the Dundee Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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