- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Adamsyoung Building
Federal NCES profile for Adamsyoung Building, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260113908944Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adamsyoung Building earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #27 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Adamsyoung Building has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adamsyoung Building ranks #27 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260113908944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Adamsyoung Building held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 260113908944 · Detroit, MI Elementary · MID · CHARTER
520 enr · 40:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincolnking Adams Young School Grove Campus (660 students)
Adamsyoung Building held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Adamsyoung Building in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincolnking Ad
Lincolnking Adams Young School Grove Campus
660 students
- This school
Adamsyoung Building
520 students
- Lincolnking Ad
Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68
429 students
What this shows Adamsyoung Building reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adamsyoung Building compares
Adamsyoung Building held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40:1 | ▲ 129% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 83% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
40:1
students per teacher
- 129% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.6%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Adamsyoung Building is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Adamsyoung Building Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnking Adams Young School Grove Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adamsyoung Building's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 47.7:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adamsyoung Building
How many students attend Adamsyoung Building?
Adamsyoung Building has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adamsyoung Building?
The student-teacher ratio at Adamsyoung Building is 40:1, which is 129% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adamsyoung Building?
99.6% of students at Adamsyoung Building are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adamsyoung Building?
The largest demographic group at Adamsyoung Building is African American at 99.0% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adamsyoung Building?
Adamsyoung Building has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Adamsyoung Building rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Adamsyoung Building ranks #27 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 Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy?
Besides Adamsyoung Building, Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy also operates Lincolnking Adams Young School Grove Campus (660 students) and Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68 (429 students). See the Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy district page for the complete list.