Enrollment
401
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holland, MI
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vanderbilt Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260011500706Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanderbilt Charter Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanderbilt Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanderbilt Charter Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: Vanderbilt Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260011500706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vanderbilt Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Vanderbilt Charter Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 401 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 526 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #201.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Holland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Black River Public School Elementary (395 students): Vanderbilt Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 16.5:1).
Vanderbilt Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Vanderbilt Charter 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 Vanderbilt Charter Academy compares
Vanderbilt Charter 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$12,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
26
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
White 26.4%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Vanderbilt Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vanderbilt Charter Academy, which includes Vanderbilt Charter Academy.
$12,814
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.5%
State 74.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 elementary schools in Holland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~401 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vanderbilt Charter Academy
How many students attend Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanderbilt Charter Academy is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
70.6% of students at Vanderbilt Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vanderbilt Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Vanderbilt Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanderbilt Charter Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Holland on the city page.
Is Vanderbilt Charter Academy a good school?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
None; Vanderbilt Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Vanderbilt Charter Academy is its only campus.
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