Crescent Academy

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan — 3 schools

709
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,886
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Crescent Academy operates 3 public schools serving 709 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 659 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oakland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,886 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 2.2% local, 71.9% state, and 25.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 80/100, ranked #6 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 665.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 71.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 99.1% African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Crescent Academy Elementary accounts for 40.2% of all Crescent Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Crescent Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Crescent Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 91.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Crescent Academy student-counselor ratio is 666:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Crescent Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 71.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

25.9%
Federal
71.9%
State
2.2%
Local

Funding Equity

80
Equity Score
6 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Oakland County county, where this district is located.

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Crescent Academy.

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
African American 99.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

665.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
71.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Crescent Academy

School Enrollment
Crescent Academy Elementary
Charter
265
Crescent Academy Pk1
Charter
249
Crescent Academy Middle School
Charter
145

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Crescent Academy?

Crescent Academy has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 709 students.

How much does Crescent Academy spend per student?

Crescent Academy spends $15,886 per student. The district has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #6 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Crescent Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Oakland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Crescent Academy?

Crescent Academy students are 99.1% African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Crescent Academy?

Crescent Academy has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #6 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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