- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies
Federal NCES profile for Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260110307755
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #24 of 75
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies ranks #24 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110307755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 42.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 260110307755 · Detroit, MI Other · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 17:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 42.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- This school 715
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies
715 students
What this shows Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies compares
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
White 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Detroit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Munger Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
954 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
876 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Standard public school
855 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Davison Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
765 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Standard public school
582 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies
How many students attend Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies has 715 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
76.1% of students at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
The largest demographic group at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is African American at 98.3% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies ranks #24 of 75 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 schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.