- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dearborn Heights, MI
Crestwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Crestwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260001603912
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestwood High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestwood High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Crestwood School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001603912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Crestwood High School held near 1,284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.3 → 63.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 260001603912 · Dearborn Heights, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,272 enr · 18.7:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Middle School (1,139 students)
Crestwood High School held near 1,284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.3 → 63.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Crestwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Crestwood High School
1,272 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle School
1,139 students
- Kinloch Elemen
Kinloch Elementary School
557 students
- Highview Eleme 395
Highview Elementary School
395 students
- Hillcrest Elem 309
Hillcrest Elementary School
309 students
- Crestwood Acce 30
Crestwood Accelerated Program
30 students
What this shows Crestwood High School reports 1,272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestwood High School compares
Crestwood High 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,272
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$16,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 225 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Crestwood High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Crestwood School District reports $16,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crestwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kinloch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Accelerated Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Dearborn Heights
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestwood High School
How many students attend Crestwood High School?
Crestwood High School has 1,272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dearborn Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,336 (2022-23) → 1,284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood High School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crestwood High School?
69.8% of students at Crestwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Crestwood High School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Dearborn Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestwood High School?
Crestwood High 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 Crestwood High School rank among high schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood High School ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Dearborn Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Crestwood School District?
Besides Crestwood High School, Crestwood School District also operates Riverside Middle School (1,139 students), Kinloch Elementary School (557 students), and Highview Elementary School (395 students). See the Crestwood School District district page for the complete list.