- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warren, MI
Success Academy
Federal NCES profile for Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263468008651
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Success Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 93.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Success Academy has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Van Dyke Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263468008651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Success Academy shrank from 81 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-23.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 263468008651 · Warren, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 12.8:1 · 93.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (489 students)
Success Academy shrank from 81 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-23.5%). Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Success Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
489 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
408 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
378 students
- Marjorie Carls
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
360 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary School
327 students
- This school 64
Success Academy
64 students
What this shows Success Academy reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Success Academy compares
Success Academy is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.8% | ▲ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.7%
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
$19,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.1%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Success Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Van Dyke Public Schools reports $19,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Success Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjorie Carlson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Success Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Warren
2 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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Success Academy
How many students attend Success Academy?
Success Academy has 64 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warren, MI. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Success Academy is 12.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% 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 Success Academy?
93.8% of students at Success Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Success Academy?
The largest demographic group at Success Academy is African American at 53.1% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Success Academy?
Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Success Academy rank among schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Warren on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Dyke Public Schools?
Besides Success Academy, Van Dyke Public Schools also operates Lincoln High School (489 students), Lincoln Middle School (408 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (378 students). See the Van Dyke Public Schools district page for the complete list.