Enrollment
52
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood North Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood North Academy
Westwood North Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Inkster, Michigan, enrolling 52 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 88.1% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Michigan schools, with 52 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
The surrounding Westwood Community School District spends $18,117 per pupil, 34% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 44.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Inkster's public schools, it stands alongside American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll (240 students): Westwood North Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 18.5:1).
Westwood Community School District also operates Thorne Elementary School (593 students) and Robichaud Senior High School (328 students) alongside Westwood North Academy.
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 Westwood North Academy compares
Westwood North 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,117
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westwood Community School District, which includes Westwood North Academy.
$18,117
Per student
+34%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.7%
State 37.8%
Federal 44.4%
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.
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
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~52 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Westwood North Academy a good school?
Westwood North Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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