- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 35.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redford, MI
Distinctive College Prep Redford
Federal NCES profile for Distinctive College Prep Redford, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260111508897Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Distinctive College Prep Redford earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Distinctive College Prep Redford has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Distinctive College Prep Redford ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: Distinctive College Prep. · Michigan
NCES ID 260111508897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Distinctive College Prep Redford shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 260111508897 · Redford, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
208 enr · 26:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods (603 students)
Distinctive College Prep Redford shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Distinctive College Prep Redford compares
Distinctive College Prep Redford is a shrinking 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 82% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,432
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.3%
White 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Distinctive College Prep Redford is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Distinctive College Prep. reports $14,432 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Distinctive College Prep Redford Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Distinctive College Prep Redford's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Redford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Distinctive College Prep Redford
How many students attend Distinctive College Prep Redford?
Distinctive College Prep Redford has 208 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Distinctive College Prep Redford?
The student-teacher ratio at Distinctive College Prep Redford is 26:1, which is 49% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Distinctive College Prep Redford?
98.8% of students at Distinctive College Prep Redford are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Distinctive College Prep Redford?
The largest demographic group at Distinctive College Prep Redford is African American at 92.3% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Distinctive College Prep Redford?
Distinctive College Prep Redford has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Distinctive College Prep Redford rank among elementary schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Distinctive College Prep Redford ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Redford, 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 Redford on the city page.
What other schools are in Distinctive College Prep.?
Besides Distinctive College Prep Redford, Distinctive College Prep. also operates Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods (603 students). See the Distinctive College Prep. district page for the complete list.