Enrollment
371
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Lake, MI
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics
Federal NCES profile for West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260011300704Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Spring Lake · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics ranks #4 of 5 schools in Spring Lake, MI.
School address
District: West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics · Michigan
NCES ID 260011300704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Spring Lake, Michigan, enrolling 371 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is leaner than roughly 92% of Michigan schools and 43% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 679 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #168.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics spends $10,657 per pupil, 21% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is a single-school charter district, so West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics compares
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 43% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.1%
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
$10,657
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics, which includes West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics.
$10,657
Per student
-21%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.6%
State 80.3%
Federal 12.1%
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.
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 (~371 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics
How many students attend West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics?
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Lake, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics?
The student-teacher ratio at West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is 10:1, which is 43% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics?
58.1% of students at West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics?
The largest demographic group at West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Spring Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics?
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics rank among schools in Spring Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics ranks #4 of 5 schools in Spring Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Lake on the city page.
Is West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics a good school?
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% 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 West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics?
None; West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is a single-school charter district, and West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is its only campus.
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