- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kalamazoo, MI
Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261059008526
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Comstock Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261059008526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Stem Academy grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 261059008526 · Kalamazoo, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 19.9:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Comstock Elementary School (597 students)
Stem Academy grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Comstock Eleme
Comstock Elementary School
597 students
- Comstock High
Comstock High School
358 students
- Comstock Compa
Comstock Compass High School
309 students
- This school
Stem Academy
298 students
- Comstock Middl
Comstock Middle School
276 students
What this shows Stem Academy reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stem Academy compares
Stem 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$15,581
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Stem Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Comstock Public Schools reports $15,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comstock High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comstock Compass High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comstock Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stem Academy
How many students attend Stem Academy?
Stem Academy has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stem Academy?
34.6% of students at Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Stem Academy is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem Academy?
Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Stem Academy rank among public schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Comstock Public Schools?
Besides Stem Academy, Comstock Public Schools also operates Comstock Elementary School (597 students), Comstock High School (358 students), and Comstock Compass High School (309 students). See the Comstock Public Schools district page for the complete list.