- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garden City, MI
Tipton Academy 48
Federal NCES profile for Tipton Academy 48, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260103608745Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton Academy 48 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton Academy 48 has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Academy 48 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Garden City, MI.
School address
District: Tipton Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260103608745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Tipton Academy 48 grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 260103608745 · Garden City, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
255 enr · 21.3:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Tipton Academy Pk3 (301 students)
Tipton Academy 48 grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Tipton Academy 48 compares
Tipton Academy 48 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
83.1%
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
$11,736
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
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 51.4%
White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Tipton Academy 48 is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Tipton Academy reports $11,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tipton Academy 48 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Academy Pk3 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton Academy 48's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Garden City
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton Academy 48
How many students attend Tipton Academy 48?
Tipton Academy 48 has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garden City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Academy 48?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Academy 48 is 21.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tipton Academy 48?
67.1% of students at Tipton Academy 48 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton Academy 48?
The largest demographic group at Tipton Academy 48 is African American at 51.4% of enrollment, in Garden City, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton Academy 48?
Tipton Academy 48 has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Tipton Academy 48 rank among public schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Academy 48 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Garden City, 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 Garden City on the city page.
What other schools are in Tipton Academy?
Besides Tipton Academy 48, Tipton Academy also operates Tipton Academy Pk3 (301 students). See the Tipton Academy district page for the complete list.