Enrollment
631
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ypsilanti, MI
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260102108332Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260102108332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 631 students.
At 16.6:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 631 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #186.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 138 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 631 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Ypsilanti's public schools, it stands alongside Ypsilanti International Elementary School (416 students): South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16:1).
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so South Pointe 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 Pointe Scholars Charter Academy compares
South Pointe 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.4%
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
$11,832
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
32
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 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 44.4%
White 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy, which includes South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy.
$11,832
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.8%
State 79.1%
Federal 13.2%
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 other schools in Ypsilanti
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ford Early Learning Center
Standard public school
233 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Global Tech Academy
Standard public school
213 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Acce
Alternative education program
175 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~631 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
How many students attend South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy?
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy has 631 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ypsilanti, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy?
71.5% of students at South Pointe 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 Pointe Scholars Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy is African American at 44.4% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy?
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Pointe Scholars Charter Academy rank among schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Ypsilanti, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ypsilanti on the city page.
Is South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy a good school?
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Pointe Scholars Charter Academy?
None; South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy is its only campus.
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