Enrollment
30
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dearborn Heights, MI
Crestwood Accelerated Program
Federal NCES profile for Crestwood Accelerated Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260001607978
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestwood Accelerated Program earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestwood Accelerated Program has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Accelerated Program ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Crestwood School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001607978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestwood Accelerated Program compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestwood Accelerated Program
Crestwood Accelerated Program is a higher-need, small elementary school in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, enrolling 30 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Michigan schools, with 30 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Crestwood School District also operates Crestwood High School (1,272 students) and Riverside Middle School (1,139 students) alongside Crestwood Accelerated Program.
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 Crestwood Accelerated Program compares
Crestwood Accelerated Program on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$14,175
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crestwood School District, which includes Crestwood Accelerated Program.
$14,175
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 70.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 Crestwood Accelerated Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinloch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highview Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestwood Accelerated Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~30 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crestwood Accelerated Program
How many students attend Crestwood Accelerated Program?
Crestwood Accelerated Program has 30 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dearborn Heights, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Accelerated Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Accelerated Program is 15:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Crestwood Accelerated Program?
63.3% of students at Crestwood Accelerated Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestwood Accelerated Program?
Crestwood Accelerated Program has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crestwood Accelerated Program rank among elementary schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Accelerated Program ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Dearborn Heights, 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 Dearborn Heights on the city page.
Is Crestwood Accelerated Program a good school?
Crestwood Accelerated Program earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. 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 Crestwood School District?
Besides Crestwood Accelerated Program, Crestwood School District also operates Crestwood High School (1,272 students), Riverside Middle School (1,139 students), and Kinloch Elementary School (557 students). See the Crestwood School District district page for the complete list.
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