- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dearborn, MI
Riverside Academy West Campus
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Academy West Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260029101941Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Academy West Campus earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 23
- schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Academy West Campus has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Academy West Campus ranks #5 of 23 schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Riverside Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260029101941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Riverside Academy West Campus grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 260029101941 · Dearborn, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
470 enr · 20.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Academy (397 students)
Riverside Academy West Campus grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Riverside Academy West Campus compares
Riverside Academy West Campus 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,477
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Riverside Academy West Campus is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Riverside Academy reports $16,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Academy West Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Academy West Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Academy West Campus
How many students attend Riverside Academy West Campus?
Riverside Academy West Campus has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy West Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy West Campus is 20.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Academy West Campus?
100.0% of students at Riverside Academy West Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Academy West Campus?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Academy West Campus is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Academy West Campus?
Riverside Academy West Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverside Academy West Campus rank among schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Academy West Campus ranks #5 of 23 schools in Dearborn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Academy?
Besides Riverside Academy West Campus, Riverside Academy also operates Riverside Academy (397 students). See the Riverside Academy district page for the complete list.