Enrollment
765
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wyoming, MI
Vanguard Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260009800602Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard Charter Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Wyoming · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Charter Academy ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Wyoming, MI.
School address
District: Vanguard Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260009800602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vanguard Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vanguard Charter Academy
Vanguard Charter Academy is a higher-need, large charter elementary school in Wyoming, Michigan, enrolling 765 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 90% of state schools at 765 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 346 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wyoming's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Elementary School (468 students): Vanguard Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 15.1:1).
Vanguard Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Vanguard 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 Vanguard Charter Academy compares
Vanguard 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$11,058
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
6
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 10.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Vanguard Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vanguard Charter Academy, which includes Vanguard Charter Academy.
$11,058
Per student
-18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.2%
State 81.8%
Federal 14.0%
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 Wyoming
2 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 (~765 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Charter Academy
How many students attend Vanguard Charter Academy?
Vanguard Charter Academy has 765 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wyoming, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Charter Academy is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vanguard Charter Academy?
50.1% of students at Vanguard Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard Charter Academy is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Wyoming, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard Charter Academy?
Vanguard Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Vanguard Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Wyoming?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Charter Academy ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Wyoming, 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 Wyoming on the city page.
Is Vanguard Charter Academy a good school?
Vanguard Charter Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Vanguard Charter Academy?
None; Vanguard Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Vanguard Charter Academy is its only campus.
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