- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Southfield, MI
Crescent Academy Pk1
Federal NCES profile for Crescent Academy Pk1, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260029508588Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 Pk1 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Southfield · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crescent Academy Pk1 has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crescent Academy Pk1 ranks #3 of 3 schools in Southfield, MI.
School address
District: Crescent Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260029508588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Crescent Academy Pk1 held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 260029508588 · Southfield, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
249 enr · 17.8:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescent Academy Elementary (265 students)
Crescent Academy Pk1 held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Crescent Academy Pk1 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescent Acade
Crescent Academy Elementary
265 students
- This school
Crescent Academy Pk1
249 students
- Crescent Acade
Crescent Academy Middle School
145 students
What this shows Crescent Academy Pk1 reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crescent Academy Pk1 compares
Crescent Academy Pk1 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.6%
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.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Crescent Academy Pk1 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 Pk1 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Academy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crescent Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crescent Academy Pk1's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Southfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crescent Academy Pk1
How many students attend Crescent Academy Pk1?
Crescent Academy Pk1 has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Southfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Academy Pk1?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Academy Pk1 is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crescent Academy Pk1?
90.8% of students at Crescent Academy Pk1 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crescent Academy Pk1?
The largest demographic group at Crescent Academy Pk1 is African American at 99.2% of enrollment, in Southfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crescent Academy Pk1?
Crescent Academy Pk1 has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Pk1 rank among schools in Southfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Crescent Academy Pk1 ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Southfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Crescent Academy?
Besides Crescent Academy Pk1, Crescent Academy also operates Crescent Academy Elementary (265 students) and Crescent Academy Middle School (145 students). See the Crescent Academy district page for the complete list.