- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Riverside Academy shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (-25.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.4 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 261230001389 · Dundee, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 46:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundee Elementary School (685 students)
Riverside Academy shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (-25.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.4 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Riverside Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundee Element
Dundee Elementary School
685 students
- Dundee Middle
Dundee Middle School
533 students
- Dundee Communi
Dundee Community High School
493 students
- This school 46
Riverside Academy
46 students
What this shows Riverside Academy reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Academy compares
Riverside Academy is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Dundee Community Schools reports $13,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~46 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.