- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Detroit Prep grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+19.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 260104808796 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
418 enr · 22:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit Achievement Academy (352 students)
Detroit Prep grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+19.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Detroit Prep compares
Detroit Prep is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Detroit Achievement Academy reports $11,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~418 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), up 72.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.