Old Redford Academy

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Detroit, Michigan - 3 schools

An equity score of 48/100 ranks Old Redford Academy #377 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,428 per pupil, Old Redford Academy ranks #521 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

987
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,428
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Old Redford Academy operates 3 public schools serving 987 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Wayne County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,428 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 4.9% local, 65.6% state, and 29.5% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 48/100, ranked #377 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 97.6% African American, 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% White across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Old Redford Academy Elementary, with a diversity index of 6.7/100.

Its largest campus is Old Redford Academy High, enrolling 451 students (47% of the district's total enrollment).

Old Redford Academy High accounts for 45.7% of all Old Redford Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Old Redford Academy a distant remainder — means Old Redford Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Old Redford Academy reports 85.5% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

29.5%
Federal
65.6%
State
4.9%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
377 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Old Redford Academy.

Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 97.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 4.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Old Redford Academy's schools, below the Michigan average of 36.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Old Redford Academy Elementary 6.7
  2. 2 Old Redford Academy Middle School 4.1
  3. 3 Old Redford Academy High 3.2

Schools in Old Redford Academy

School Enrollment
Old Redford Academy High
Charter
451
Old Redford Academy Elementary
Charter
265
Old Redford Academy Middle School
Charter
241

How Old Redford Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Bronson Community School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Calhoun Intermediate School District Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Bradford Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Sandusky Community School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Gwinn Area Community Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Old Redford Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Old Redford Academy?

Old Redford Academy has 3 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 987 students.

How much does Old Redford Academy spend per student?

Old Redford Academy spends $13,428 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #377 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Old Redford Academy?

Old Redford Academy students are 97.6% African American, 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% White, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Old Redford Academy?

Old Redford Academy has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #377 out of 702 districts in Michigan.