Enrollment
208
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Distinctive College Prep Redford compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Distinctive College Prep Redford
Distinctive College Prep Redford is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Redford, Michigan, enrolling 208 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 49% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 98.8% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 208 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 162 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 34.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 60 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 208 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Redford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beech Elementary (457 students): Distinctive College Prep Redford is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 14.7:1).
Its district, Distinctive College Prep., also runs Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods (603 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 Distinctive College Prep Redford compares
Distinctive College Prep Redford on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,418
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Distinctive College Prep., which includes Distinctive College Prep Redford.
$12,418
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.8%
State 63.3%
Federal 34.8%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 35.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Redford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~208 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Distinctive College Prep Redford a good school?
Distinctive College Prep Redford earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 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.
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