Enrollment
580
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, MI
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Windemere Park Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260020301114Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windemere Park Charter Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Windemere Park Charter Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windemere Park Charter Academy ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Windemere Park Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260020301114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% 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
What stands out at Windemere Park Charter Academy
Windemere Park Charter Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Lansing, Michigan, enrolling 580 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 580 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 365 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 130 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 580 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lansing's elementary schools, it stands alongside Attwood School (426 students): Windemere Park Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 32.8:1).
Windemere Park Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Windemere Park Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Windemere Park Charter Academy compares
Windemere Park 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$11,769
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Windemere Park Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windemere Park Charter Academy, which includes Windemere Park Charter Academy.
$11,769
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar elementary schools in Lansing
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Attwood School
Standard public school
426 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Winans Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Road
Standard public school
356 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Mt Hope School
Standard public school
323 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~580 students)
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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 an 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 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% 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 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% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windemere Park Charter Academy?
Windemere Park Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Windemere Park Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Windemere Park Charter Academy ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, 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 Lansing on the city page.
Is Windemere Park Charter Academy a good school?
Windemere Park Charter Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Windemere Park Charter Academy?
None; Windemere Park Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Windemere Park Charter Academy is its only campus.
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