Enrollment
407
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Clemens, MI
Seminole Academy
Federal NCES profile for Seminole Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262469001673
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seminole Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Mount Clemens · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Seminole Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Mount Clemens, MI.
School address
District: Mount Clemens Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262469001673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seminole Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seminole Academy
Seminole Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Clemens, Michigan, enrolling 407 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 91.6% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 407 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.
Against 335 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #219.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mount Clemens Community School District spends $17,409 per pupil, 29% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mount Clemens Community School District also operates Mount Clemens High School (239 students) and Mount Clemens Middle School (151 students) alongside Seminole 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 Seminole Academy compares
Seminole 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
88.0%
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
$17,409
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 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 64.1%
Two or More 15.2%
White 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Seminole Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Clemens Community School District, which includes Seminole Academy.
$17,409
Per student
+29%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 21.9%
Federal 24.7%
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 Seminole Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Clemens High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Clemens Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seminole Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~407 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Seminole Academy
How many students attend Seminole Academy?
Seminole Academy has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Clemens, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole Academy is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seminole Academy?
91.6% of students at Seminole Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole Academy?
The largest demographic group at Seminole Academy is African American at 64.1% of enrollment, in Mount Clemens, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole Academy?
Seminole Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Seminole Academy rank among schools in Mount Clemens?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Mount Clemens, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Clemens on the city page.
Is Seminole Academy a good school?
Seminole Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Mount Clemens Community School District?
Besides Seminole Academy, Mount Clemens Community School District also operates Mount Clemens High School (239 students) and Mount Clemens Middle School (151 students). See the Mount Clemens Community School District district page for the complete list.
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