Enrollment
341
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
George Crockett Academy
Federal NCES profile for George Crockett Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260022401194Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Crockett Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #11 of 25
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
George Crockett Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Crockett Academy ranks #11 of 25 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: George Crockett Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260022401194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Crockett Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Crockett Academy
George Crockett Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 341 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 341 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 221 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #91.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 30.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 80 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 341 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Detroit's public schools, it stands alongside Earhart Elementarymiddle School (1,002 students): George Crockett Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 20.4:1).
George Crockett Academy is a single-school charter district, so George Crockett Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 George Crockett Academy compares
George Crockett Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
81.8%
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
$13,805
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 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 99.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, George Crockett Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for George Crockett Academy, which includes George Crockett Academy.
$13,805
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.8%
State 64.3%
Federal 30.9%
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.
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
Similar other 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 (~341 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George Crockett Academy
How many students attend George Crockett Academy?
George Crockett Academy has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Crockett Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at George Crockett Academy is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% lower 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 George Crockett Academy?
100.0% of students at George Crockett Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Crockett Academy?
The largest demographic group at George Crockett Academy is African American at 99.1% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Crockett Academy?
George Crockett Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 George Crockett Academy rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, George Crockett Academy ranks #11 of 25 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.
Is George Crockett Academy a good school?
George Crockett Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also less 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 George Crockett Academy?
None; George Crockett Academy is a single-school charter district, and George Crockett Academy is its only campus.
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