- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garden City, MI
Tipton Academy Pk3
Federal NCES profile for Tipton Academy Pk3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260103608432Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 Pk3 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton Academy Pk3 has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Academy Pk3 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Garden City, MI.
School address
District: Tipton Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260103608432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Tipton Academy Pk3 held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 260103608432 · Garden City, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
301 enr · 14.3:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Tipton Academy 48 (255 students)
Tipton Academy Pk3 held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Tipton Academy Pk3 compares
Tipton Academy Pk3 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
89.7%
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
$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 59.5%
White 31.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Tipton Academy Pk3 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 Pk3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Academy 48 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton Academy Pk3'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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton Academy Pk3
How many students attend Tipton Academy Pk3?
Tipton Academy Pk3 has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garden City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Academy Pk3?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Academy Pk3 is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Tipton Academy Pk3?
73.5% of students at Tipton Academy Pk3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton Academy Pk3?
The largest demographic group at Tipton Academy Pk3 is African American at 59.5% of enrollment, in Garden City, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton Academy Pk3?
Tipton Academy Pk3 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Pk3 rank among public schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Academy Pk3 ranks #2 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 Pk3, Tipton Academy also operates Tipton Academy 48 (255 students). See the Tipton Academy district page for the complete list.