- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inkster, MI
Westwood North Academy
Federal NCES profile for Westwood North Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261164008604
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood North Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Inkster · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood North Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood North Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Inkster, MI.
School address
District: Westwood Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261164008604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Westwood North Academy shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-26.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.4 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 261164008604 · Inkster, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 17.3:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Thorne Elementary School (593 students)
Westwood North Academy shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-26.9%). Teacher FTE lost 3.4 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Westwood North Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thorne Element
Thorne Elementary School
593 students
- Robichaud Seni
Robichaud Senior High School
328 students
- Tomlinson Midd 180
Tomlinson Middle School
180 students
- Daly School 175
Daly School
175 students
- Westwood Virtu 174
Westwood Virtual Academy
174 students
- This school 52
Westwood North Academy
52 students
What this shows Westwood North Academy reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood North Academy compares
Westwood North Academy is a shrinking 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Michigan - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,629
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.5%
White 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Westwood North Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Westwood Community School District reports $18,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood North Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robichaud Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomlinson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daly School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood North Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 87:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar other schools in Inkster
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~52 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood North Academy
How many students attend Westwood North Academy?
Westwood North Academy has 52 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Inkster, MI. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood North Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood North Academy is 17.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher 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 Westwood North Academy?
88.1% of students at Westwood North Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood North Academy?
The largest demographic group at Westwood North Academy is African American at 88.5% of enrollment, in Inkster, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood North Academy?
Westwood North Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Westwood North Academy rank among schools in Inkster?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood North Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Inkster, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Inkster on the city page.
What other schools are in Westwood Community School District?
Besides Westwood North Academy, Westwood Community School District also operates Thorne Elementary School (593 students), Robichaud Senior High School (328 students), and Tomlinson Middle School (180 students). See the Westwood Community School District district page for the complete list.