Redford Union Schools District No. 1

Redford, Michigan — 8 schools

2,075
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$23,224
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 operates 8 public schools serving 2,075 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 2 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,834 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wayne County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,224 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 31.4% local, 51.1% state, and 17.5% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $97,949 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 66/100, ranked #124 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 254.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 82.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.5% African American, 19.2% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Redford Union High School accounts for 27.8% of all Redford Union Schools District No. 1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Redford Union Schools District No. 1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 school enrollment varies 510× across entities

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 510 students (highest), a spread of 509 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 73.9% 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 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

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 student-counselor ratio is 254:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Redford Union Schools District No. 1 is typically wider than the Redford Union Schools District No. 1-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 82.7% — 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?

17.5%
Federal
51.1%
State
31.4%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
124 / 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 Wayne 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

Average Teacher Salary

$97,949
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Redford Union Schools District No. 1.

White 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 68.5%
Multiracial 6.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
254.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
82.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Redford Union Schools District No. 1

School Enrollment
Redford Union High School
510
Beech Elementary
457
Hilbert Middle School
409
Macgowan School
235
Stuckey Center
99
Redford Union Virtual Learning
67
Veritas
56
B Beck Education Center
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Redford Union Schools District No. 1?

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 has 8 schools, including 2 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 4 other. Total enrollment is 2,075 students.

How much does Redford Union Schools District No. 1 spend per student?

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 spends $23,224 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #124 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Redford Union Schools District No. 1?

The average teacher salary in Redford Union Schools District No. 1 is $97,949 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Redford Union Schools District No. 1?

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

What is the demographic composition of Redford Union Schools District No. 1?

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 students are 68.5% African American, 19.2% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Redford Union Schools District No. 1?

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #124 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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