- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wayne, MI
Waynewestland Innovative Academy
Federal NCES profile for Waynewestland Innovative Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260001500767
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynewestland Innovative Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynewestland Innovative Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynewestland Innovative Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wayne, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001500767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
Waynewestland Innovative Academy grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+46.6%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+81 students YoY 260001500767 · Wayne, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 21.8:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (1,368 students)
Waynewestland Innovative Academy grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+46.6%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Waynewestland Innovative Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
1,368 students
- Wayne Memorial
Wayne Memorial High School
1,257 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
768 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
619 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
591 students
- This school 174
Waynewestland Innovative Academy
174 students
What this shows Waynewestland Innovative Academy reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynewestland Innovative Academy compares
Waynewestland Innovative 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
89.7%
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
$21,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 87 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Wayne-Westland Community School District reports $21,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynewestland Innovative Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynewestland Innovative Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynewestland Innovative Academy
How many students attend Waynewestland Innovative Academy?
Waynewestland Innovative Academy has 174 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Wayne, MI. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), up 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynewestland Innovative Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynewestland Innovative Academy is 21.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynewestland Innovative Academy?
75.9% of students at Waynewestland Innovative Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynewestland Innovative Academy?
Waynewestland Innovative Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Waynewestland Innovative Academy rank among schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynewestland Innovative Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wayne, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides Waynewestland Innovative Academy, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students), Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), and Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.