Enrollment
730
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield Charter Academy
Westfield Charter Academy is a high-poverty, large charter elementary school in Redford, Michigan, enrolling 730 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 730 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #184, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Westfield Charter Academy spends $10,813 per pupil, 20% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Redford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beech Elementary (457 students): Westfield Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 14.7:1).
Its district, Westfield Charter Academy, also runs Westfield Preparatory High School (834 students).
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 Westfield Charter Academy compares
Westfield Charter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,813
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield Charter Academy, which includes Westfield Charter Academy.
$10,813
Per student
-20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 84.6%
Federal 15.1%
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Redford
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 (~730 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westfield Charter Academy a good school?
Westfield Charter Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.
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