Enrollment
418
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Detroit Prep
Federal NCES profile for Detroit Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260104808796Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit Prep earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit Prep has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Prep ranks #8 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Achievement Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260104808796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Detroit Prep compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Detroit Prep
Detroit Prep is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 418 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 691 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #287.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Detroit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Voyageur Academy (789 students): Detroit Prep is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22:1 vs 25.5:1).
Its district, Detroit Achievement Academy, also runs Detroit Achievement Academy (352 students).
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 Detroit Prep compares
Detroit Prep on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$12,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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.
Student demographics
African American 52.9%
White 35.2%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Detroit Prep is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Detroit Achievement Academy, which includes Detroit Prep.
$12,099
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.1%
State 71.1%
Federal 22.9%
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 Detroit Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Achievement Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit Prep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Detroit
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Voyageur Academy
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Legacy Charter Academy
Standard public school
738 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
707 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Standard public school
378 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Detroit Prep
How many students attend Detroit Prep?
Detroit Prep has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Prep is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detroit Prep?
56.6% of students at Detroit Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit Prep?
The largest demographic group at Detroit Prep is African American at 52.9% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit Prep?
Detroit Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Detroit Prep rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Prep ranks #8 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, 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 Detroit on the city page.
Is Detroit Prep a good school?
Detroit Prep earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more 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 Detroit Achievement Academy?
Besides Detroit Prep, Detroit Achievement Academy also operates Detroit Achievement Academy (352 students). See the Detroit Achievement Academy district page for the complete list.
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