Enrollment
363
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Three Oaks Public School Academy
Federal NCES profile for Three Oaks Public School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260028801653Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Oaks Public School Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #12 of 19
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Oaks Public School Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Oaks Public School Academy ranks #12 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Three Oaks Public School Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260028801653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Oaks Public School Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Three Oaks Public School Academy
Three Oaks Public School Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 363 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.7% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #107.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (16%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Muskegon's public schools, it stands alongside Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students): Three Oaks Public School Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Three Oaks Public School Academy is a single-school charter district, so Three Oaks Public School 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 Three Oaks Public School Academy compares
Three Oaks Public School 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$15,385
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 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 67.8%
White 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Three Oaks Public School Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Oaks Public School Academy, which includes Three Oaks Public School Academy.
$15,385
Per student
+14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.6%
State 66.2%
Federal 29.2%
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 Muskegon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 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 (~363 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Three Oaks Public School Academy
How many students attend Three Oaks Public School Academy?
Three Oaks Public School Academy has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Public School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Public School Academy is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Three Oaks Public School Academy?
99.7% of students at Three Oaks Public School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Oaks Public School Academy?
The largest demographic group at Three Oaks Public School Academy is African American at 67.8% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Oaks Public School Academy?
Three Oaks Public School Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Three Oaks Public School Academy rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Oaks Public School Academy ranks #12 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Three Oaks Public School Academy a good school?
Three Oaks Public School Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Three Oaks Public School Academy?
None; Three Oaks Public School Academy is a single-school charter district, and Three Oaks Public School Academy is its only campus.
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