Enrollment
174
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waynewestland Innovative Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waynewestland Innovative Academy
Waynewestland Innovative Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wayne, Michigan, enrolling 174 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Michigan schools and 25% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 174 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 234 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 87 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students) and Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students) alongside Waynewestland Innovative Academy.
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 Waynewestland Innovative Academy compares
Waynewestland Innovative 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne-Westland Community School District, which includes Waynewestland Innovative Academy.
$16,057
Per student
+19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 56.0%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~174 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Waynewestland Innovative Academy a good school?
Waynewestland Innovative Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 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.
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