Enrollment
265
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southfield, MI
Crescent Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crescent Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260029508444Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crescent Academy Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Southfield · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Crescent Academy Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crescent Academy Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Southfield, MI.
School address
District: Crescent Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260029508444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crescent Academy Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crescent Academy Elementary
Crescent Academy Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Southfield, Michigan, enrolling 265 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Crescent Academy Elementary is leaner than roughly 90% of Michigan schools and 37% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 90.7% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 265 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 299 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #203.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 803 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Crescent Academy also operates Crescent Academy Pk1 (249 students) and Crescent Academy Middle School (145 students) alongside Crescent Academy Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crescent Academy Elementary compares
Crescent Academy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.0%
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
$14,343
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 98.9%
Two or More 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Crescent Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crescent Academy, which includes Crescent Academy Elementary.
$14,343
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.2%
State 71.9%
Federal 25.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crescent Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Academy Pk1 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crescent Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crescent Academy Elementary
How many students attend Crescent Academy Elementary?
Crescent Academy Elementary has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Academy Elementary is 11:1, which is 37% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crescent Academy Elementary?
90.7% of students at Crescent Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crescent Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crescent Academy Elementary is African American at 98.9% of enrollment, in Southfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crescent Academy Elementary?
Crescent Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crescent Academy Elementary rank among public schools in Southfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Crescent Academy Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Southfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Southfield on the city page.
Is Crescent Academy Elementary a good school?
Crescent Academy Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crescent Academy?
Besides Crescent Academy Elementary, Crescent Academy also operates Crescent Academy Pk1 (249 students) and Crescent Academy Middle School (145 students). See the Crescent Academy district page for the complete list.
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