Enrollment
822
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260099708216Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
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
District: South Canton Scholars Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260099708216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Canton Scholars Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is a large charter elementary school in Canton, Michigan, enrolling 822 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 34% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 822 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 335 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #248, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Canton Scholars Charter Academy spends $10,329 per pupil, 24% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Middle School (817 students): South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.5:1 vs 19.9:1).
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so South Canton Scholars Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 South Canton Scholars Charter Academy compares
South Canton Scholars Charter 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 | 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
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$10,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
2
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 32.6%
White 27.3%
Asian 22.6%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Canton Scholars Charter Academy, which includes South Canton Scholars Charter Academy.
$10,329
Per student
-24%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 87.5%
Federal 11.7%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Canton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~822 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Canton Scholars Charter Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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