Enrollment
242
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dearborn, MI
West Village Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Village Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260024501215Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Village Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Village Academy has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Village Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: West Village Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260024501215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Village Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Village Academy
West Village Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Dearborn, Michigan, enrolling 242 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 242 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 365 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 35.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 242 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Dearborn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverside Academy (397 students): West Village Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 16.5:1).
West Village Academy is a single-school charter district, so West Village Academy 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 Village Academy compares
West Village 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.2%
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
$12,844
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 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 87.6%
White 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, West Village Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Village Academy, which includes West Village Academy.
$12,844
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.5%
State 64.4%
Federal 35.1%
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 elementary schools in Dearborn
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Village Academy
How many students attend West Village Academy?
West Village Academy has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dearborn, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Village Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Village Academy is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Village Academy?
77.0% of students at West Village Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Village Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Village Academy is African American at 87.6% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Village Academy?
West Village 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 West Village Academy rank among elementary schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, West Village Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dearborn, 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 Dearborn on the city page.
Is West Village Academy a good school?
West Village Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Village Academy?
None; West Village Academy is a single-school charter district, and West Village Academy is its only campus.
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