Enrollment
145
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Southfield, MI
Crescent Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crescent Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260029501726Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crescent Academy Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Southfield · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crescent Academy Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crescent Academy Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Southfield, MI.
School address
District: Crescent Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260029501726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crescent Academy Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crescent Academy Middle School
Crescent Academy Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Southfield, Michigan, enrolling 145 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Crescent Academy Middle School is leaner than roughly 87% of Michigan schools and 31% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 91.6% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.5% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Crescent Academy also operates Crescent Academy Elementary (265 students) and Crescent Academy Pk1 (249 students) alongside Crescent Academy Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Crescent Academy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.5%
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
$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
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 99.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 99.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.4, Crescent Academy Middle School 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 Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Academy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescent Academy Pk1 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crescent Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle 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 (~145 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crescent Academy Middle School
How many students attend Crescent Academy Middle School?
Crescent Academy Middle School has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Southfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Academy Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% 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 Middle School?
91.6% of students at Crescent Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crescent Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crescent Academy Middle School is African American at 99.3% of enrollment, in Southfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crescent Academy Middle School?
Crescent Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Southfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Crescent Academy Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Crescent Academy Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Middle School, Crescent Academy also operates Crescent Academy Elementary (265 students) and Crescent Academy Pk1 (249 students). See the Crescent Academy district page for the complete list.
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