Enrollment
789
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260022701197 Charter school
Voyageur Academy — Detroit, MI
Federal NCES profile for Voyageur Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 8/100.
👥 Class size 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Voyageur Academy · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Voyageur Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Voyageur Academy reports 789 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 97.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 80% above the Michigan average and 89% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 789 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 71.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Voyageur Academy spends $11,705 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.0% from local sources (property taxes), 75.9% from the state, and 21.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Voyageur Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 80% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 80% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
— 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
71.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,705
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 789 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 213 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 789 Top 91% in Michigan — larger than 9% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 24.3:1 +34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 97.9% +80% vs state
NCES ID 260022701197
Student demographics
African American 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 2.4%
White 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 76.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 789:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 71.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 213
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Voyageur Academy, which includes Voyageur Academy.
$11,705
Per student
-26%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 75.9%
Federal 21.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Voyageur Academy
How many students attend Voyageur Academy?
Voyageur Academy has 789 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voyageur Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Voyageur Academy is 24.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Voyageur Academy?
97.9% of students at Voyageur Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Voyageur Academy?
The largest demographic group at Voyageur Academy is African American at 76.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Voyageur Academy?
Voyageur Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.