Edgewood Elementary Academy serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgewood Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Edgewood Elementary Academy's student population of 157 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edgewood Elementary Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
90%
18%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary Academy?
157 students attend Edgewood Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Edgewood Elementary Academy students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary Academy?
Edgewood Elementary Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary Academy offer ?
Edgewood Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgewood Elementary Academy part of?
Edgewood Elementary Academy is part of Muskegon Heights 51±¬ÁÏ Academy System School District.
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