Enrollment
666
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science
Federal NCES profile for West Mi Academy of Environmental Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260009200596Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 Environmental Science earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #28 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Mi Academy of Environmental Science ranks #28 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: West Mi Academy of Environmental Science · Michigan
NCES ID 260009200596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Mi Academy of Environmental Science compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Mi Academy of Environmental Science
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 666 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 666 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 463 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Mi Academy of Environmental Science spends $10,319 per pupil, 24% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grand Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside City Middlehigh (955 students): West Mi Academy of Environmental Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 24.5:1).
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science is a single-school charter district, so West Mi Academy of Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science compares
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$10,319
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
13
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, West Mi Academy of Environmental Science is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Mi Academy of Environmental Science, which includes West Mi Academy of Environmental Science.
$10,319
Per student
-24%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 72.9%
Federal 17.5%
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 in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~666 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Mi Academy of Environmental Science
How many students attend West Mi Academy of Environmental Science?
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science has 666 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Mi Academy of Environmental Science?
The student-teacher ratio at West Mi Academy of Environmental Science is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Environmental Science?
50.7% of students at West Mi Academy of Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science?
The largest demographic group at West Mi Academy of Environmental Science is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Mi Academy of Environmental Science?
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Environmental Science rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, West Mi Academy of Environmental Science ranks #28 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is West Mi Academy of Environmental Science a good school?
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Environmental Science?
None; West Mi Academy of Environmental Science is a single-school charter district, and West Mi Academy of Environmental Science is its only campus.
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