Enrollment
258
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260023001200 Charter school
Weston Preparatory Academy — Detroit, MI
Federal NCES profile for Weston Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Weston Preparatory Academy · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weston Preparatory Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Weston Preparatory Academy reports 258 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 95.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 75% above the Michigan average and 84% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 65.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Weston Preparatory Academy spends $11,110 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.5% from local sources (property taxes), 77.2% from the state, and 20.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Weston Preparatory Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 75% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 75% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,110
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 258 Top 33% in Michigan — larger than 67% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 95.2% +75% vs state
NCES ID 260023001200
Student demographics
African American 100.0%
Largest group: African American at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 65.1%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weston Preparatory Academy, which includes Weston Preparatory Academy.
$11,110
Per student
-30%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.5%
State 77.2%
Federal 20.4%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Weston Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Weston Preparatory Academy?
Weston Preparatory Academy has 258 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in DETROIT, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston Preparatory Academy is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weston Preparatory Academy?
95.2% of students at Weston Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weston Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Weston Preparatory Academy is African American at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in DETROIT, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weston Preparatory Academy?
Weston Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.