- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Voyageur Academy
Federal NCES profile for Voyageur Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260022701197Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Voyageur Academy earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Voyageur Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Voyageur Academy ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Voyageur Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260022701197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Voyageur Academy grew from 752 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 260022701197 · Detroit, MI Elementary · MID · CHARTER
789 enr · 25.5:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Voyageur College Prep (524 students)
Voyageur Academy grew from 752 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Voyageur Academy compares
Voyageur Academy 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
71.6%
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
$11,211
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Voyageur Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Voyageur Academy reports $11,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Voyageur Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageur College Prep | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Voyageur Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Detroit
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Charter Academy
Standard public school
738 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
707 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Standard public school
378 students 18:1 students per teacher
Detroit Achievement Academy
Standard public school
352 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Voyageur Academy
How many students attend Voyageur Academy?
Voyageur Academy has 789 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voyageur Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Voyageur Academy is 25.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Voyageur Academy?
Voyageur Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Voyageur Academy rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Voyageur Academy ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Detroit, 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 Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Voyageur Academy?
Besides Voyageur Academy, Voyageur Academy also operates Voyageur College Prep (524 students). See the Voyageur Academy district page for the complete list.