- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Crescent Academy Middle School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 260029501726 · Southfield, MI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
145 enr · 12.1:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescent Academy Elementary (265 students)
Crescent Academy Middle School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Crescent Academy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescent Acade
Crescent Academy Elementary
265 students
- Crescent Acade
Crescent Academy Pk1
249 students
- This school
Crescent Academy Middle School
145 students
What this shows Crescent Academy Middle School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crescent Academy Middle School compares
Crescent Academy Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,324
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Crescent Academy reports $17,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~145 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.