- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Academy of the Americas at Logan
Federal NCES profile for Academy of the Americas at Logan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260110308927
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of the Americas at Logan earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #26 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of the Americas at Logan has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of the Americas at Logan ranks #26 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110308927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Academy of the Americas at Logan grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 260110308927 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 22.5:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Academy of the Americas at Logan grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Academy of the Americas at Logan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- This school 495
Academy of the Americas at Logan
495 students
What this shows Academy of the Americas at Logan reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of the Americas at Logan compares
Academy of the Americas at Logan is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
White 3.4%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Academy of the Americas at Logan is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of the Americas at Logan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of the Americas at Logan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Detroit
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Voyageur Academy
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Legacy Charter Academy
Standard public school
738 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
707 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Standard public school
378 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of the Americas at Logan
How many students attend Academy of the Americas at Logan?
Academy of the Americas at Logan has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Americas at Logan?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Americas at Logan is 22.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of the Americas at Logan?
67.9% of students at Academy of the Americas at Logan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of the Americas at Logan?
The largest demographic group at Academy of the Americas at Logan is Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of the Americas at Logan?
Academy of the Americas at Logan has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of the Americas at Logan rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of the Americas at Logan ranks #26 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Academy of the Americas at Logan, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.