Redford Union Schools District No. 1

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Redford, Michigan - 8 schools

An equity score of 62/100 ranks Redford Union Schools District No. 1 #160 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,855 per pupil, Redford Union Schools District No. 1 ranks #25 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,075
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$23,855
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, 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 combined, 2 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. 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 $23,855 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 82 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 31.4% local, 51.1% state, and 17.5% 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 62/100, ranked #160 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 254.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 79.8% 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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Stuckey Center, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.

Its largest campus is Redford Union High School, enrolling 510 students (28% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is B Beck Education Center, at 1 students, a 510x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Redford Union High School accounts for 24.6% of all Redford Union Schools District No. 1 student enrollment

That concentration means Redford Union Schools District No. 1-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

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 an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. 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

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 reports 74.2% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. 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

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

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 79.8% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.5%
Federal
51.1%
State
31.4%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
160 / 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 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.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 43.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Redford Union Schools District No. 1's schools, above the Michigan average of 36.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Stuckey Center 54.6
  2. 2 Beech Elementary 51.4
  3. 3 Redford Union Virtual Learning 46.0
  4. 4 Hilbert Middle School 45.5
  5. 5 Redford Union High School 40.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
254.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
79.8%
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

How Redford Union Schools District No. 1 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ludington Area School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Fremont Public School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Freeland Community School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Portland Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Godwin Heights Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Redford Union Schools District No. 1'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 Redford Union Schools District No. 1?

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 has 8 schools, including 2 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 4 combined. 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 $23,855 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #160 in Michigan.

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 62/100, ranking #160 out of 702 districts in Michigan.