Enrollment
789
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 8/100.
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 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 8
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+46% 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
What stands out at Voyageur Academy
Voyageur Academy is a high-poverty, large charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 789 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 46% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.9% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 789 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 113 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #109, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 789 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Voyageur Academy spends $9,884 per pupil, 27% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 789 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Detroit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Charter Academy (738 students): Voyageur Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 18.4:1).
Its district, Voyageur Academy, also runs Voyageur College Prep (524 students).
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 Voyageur Academy compares
Voyageur 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,884
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
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
- 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Voyageur Academy, which includes Voyageur Academy.
$9,884
Per student
-27%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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
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 (~789 students)
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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.
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 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Voyageur Academy a good school?
Voyageur Academy earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Voyageur Academy?
Besides Voyageur Academy, Voyageur Academy also operates Voyageur College Prep (524 students). See the Voyageur Academy district page for the complete list.
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