- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, MI
Star International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Star International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260022808967Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star International Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Star International Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star International Academy ranks #2 of 11 schools in Canton, MI.
School address
District: Star International Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260022808967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Star International Academy grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+34.3%).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 260022808967 · Canton, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
370 enr · 28.5:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Star International Academy (1,728 students)
Star International Academy grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+34.3%). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Star International Academy compares
Star International 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 63% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
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
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Star International Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Star International Academy reports $12,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Star International Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star International Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Canton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Star International Academy
How many students attend Star International Academy?
Star International Academy has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Star International Academy is 28.5:1, which is 63% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Star International Academy?
71.7% of students at Star International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Star International Academy is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Canton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star International Academy?
Star International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Star International Academy rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Star International Academy ranks #2 of 11 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 schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Star International Academy?
Besides Star International Academy, Star International Academy also operates Star International Academy (1,728 students). See the Star International Academy district page for the complete list.