- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MI
Sharp Park Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sharp Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261962005632
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharp Park Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharp Park Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharp Park Academy ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Jackson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261962005632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Sharp Park Academy grew from 276 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 261962005632 · Jackson, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 19.8:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (989 students)
Sharp Park Academy grew from 276 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sharp Park Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
989 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
750 students
- South Central
South Central Michigan Virtual
402 students
- Cascades Eleme
Cascades Elementary School
398 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elementary School
396 students
- This school 337
Sharp Park Academy
337 students
What this shows Sharp Park Academy reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharp Park Academy compares
Sharp Park Academy 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$16,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
African American 28.2%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Sharp Park Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Jackson Public Schools reports $16,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharp Park Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central Michigan Virtual | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascades Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharp Park Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 80.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharp Park Academy
How many students attend Sharp Park Academy?
Sharp Park Academy has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharp Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharp Park Academy is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharp Park Academy?
50.0% of students at Sharp Park Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharp Park Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sharp Park Academy is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharp Park Academy?
Sharp Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Sharp Park Academy rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharp Park Academy ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public Schools?
Besides Sharp Park Academy, Jackson Public Schools also operates Jackson High School (989 students), Middle School at Parkside (750 students), and South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students). See the Jackson Public Schools district page for the complete list.