- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plymouth, MI
Starkweather Academy Fiegel
Federal NCES profile for Starkweather Academy Fiegel, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262856002047
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starkweather Academy Fiegel earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Starkweather Academy Fiegel has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starkweather Academy Fiegel ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plymouth, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262856002047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Starkweather Academy Fiegel held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 262856002047 · Plymouth, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 13.9:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (1,899 students)
Starkweather Academy Fiegel held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Starkweather Academy Fiegel in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
1,899 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,871 students
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,816 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle School
827 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
817 students
- This school 194
Starkweather Academy Fiegel
194 students
What this shows Starkweather Academy Fiegel reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starkweather Academy Fiegel compares
Starkweather Academy Fiegel 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
95.9%
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
$14,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
African American 22.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Starkweather Academy Fiegel is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools reports $14,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starkweather Academy Fiegel Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starkweather Academy Fiegel's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Plymouth
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starkweather Academy Fiegel
How many students attend Starkweather Academy Fiegel?
Starkweather Academy Fiegel has 194 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plymouth, MI. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starkweather Academy Fiegel?
The student-teacher ratio at Starkweather Academy Fiegel is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% lower 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 Starkweather Academy Fiegel?
49.5% of students at Starkweather Academy Fiegel are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starkweather Academy Fiegel?
The largest demographic group at Starkweather Academy Fiegel is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starkweather Academy Fiegel?
Starkweather Academy Fiegel has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Starkweather Academy Fiegel rank among public schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Starkweather Academy Fiegel ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Besides Starkweather Academy Fiegel, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students), Salem High School (1,871 students), and Plymouth High School (1,816 students). See the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district page for the complete list.