Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan — 1 schools

561
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,725
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence operates 1 public schools serving 561 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 520 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 $11,725 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 1.9% local, 78.9% state, and 19.2% 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 — 58/100, ranked #239 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 520:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 72.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 99.6% African American, 0.2% White, 0.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence accounts for 100.0% of all Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence-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

Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 83.6% 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

Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence student-counselor ratio is 520:1 — 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

Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence chronic absenteeism rate is 72.5% — 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?

19.2%
Federal
78.9%
State
1.9%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
239 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or 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 1 schools in Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence.

African American 99.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

520:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
72.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence

School Enrollment
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
Charter
520

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence?

Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 561 students.

How much does Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence spend per student?

Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence spends $11,725 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #239 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence?

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 Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence?

Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence students are 99.6% African American, 0.2% White, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence?

Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #239 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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