Enrollment
580
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260020301114 Charter school
Windemere Park Charter Academy — Lansing, MI
Federal NCES profile for Windemere Park Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 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: Windemere Park Charter 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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windemere Park Charter 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
Windemere Park Charter Academy reports 580 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% above the Michigan average and 48% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 59.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Windemere Park Charter Academy spends $11,769 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.2% from local sources (property taxes), 78.6% from the state, and 16.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Windemere Park Charter 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 41% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 81% | — | — |
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
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 41% 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
17:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$11,769
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
40
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 580 Top 81% in Michigan — larger than 19% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 17:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.8% +41% vs state
NCES ID 260020301114
Student demographics
African American 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Two or More 21.6%
White 12.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 34.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.7%
In-school suspensions 40
Out-of-school suspensions 90
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windemere Park Charter Academy, which includes Windemere Park Charter Academy.
$11,769
Per student
-26%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.2%
State 78.6%
Federal 16.2%
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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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Windemere Park Charter Academy
How many students attend Windemere Park Charter Academy?
Windemere Park Charter Academy has 580 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in LANSING, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windemere Park Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Windemere Park Charter Academy is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windemere Park Charter Academy?
76.8% of students at Windemere Park Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windemere Park Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Windemere Park Charter Academy is African American at 34.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in LANSING, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windemere Park Charter Academy?
Windemere Park Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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.