- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redford, MI
Westfield Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260112508931Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Charter Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Charter Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: Westfield Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260112508931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Westfield Charter Academy grew from 635 students in 2022-23 to 698 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 260112508931 · Redford, MI Elementary · MID · CHARTER
730 enr · 20.3:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield Preparatory High School (834 students)
Westfield Charter Academy grew from 635 students in 2022-23 to 698 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Westfield Charter Academy compares
Westfield Charter 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$11,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
3
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.2%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Westfield Charter Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Westfield Charter Academy reports $11,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Preparatory High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Redford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Charter Academy
How many students attend Westfield Charter Academy?
Westfield Charter Academy has 730 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Charter Academy is 20.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westfield Charter Academy?
77.8% of students at Westfield Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Charter Academy is African American at 85.2% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Charter Academy?
Westfield Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westfield Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Charter Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Redford, 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 Redford on the city page.
What other schools are in Westfield Charter Academy?
Besides Westfield Charter Academy, Westfield Charter Academy also operates Westfield Preparatory High School (834 students). See the Westfield Charter Academy district page for the complete list.