Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, MI
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Canton Scholars Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
The verdict
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Canton, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260099708216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy held near 816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 260099708216 · Canton, MI Elementary · MID · CHARTER
822 enr · 23.5:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebastian Questa Elementary (822 students)
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy held near 816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How South Canton Scholars Charter Academy compares
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 32.6% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Canton Scholars Charter Academy reports $10,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Canton
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 (~822 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
How many students attend South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy has 822 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 816 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is 23.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?
40.0% of students at South Canton Scholars Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is African American at 32.6% of enrollment, in Canton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 South Canton Scholars Charter Academy rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?
None; South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is its only campus.