Enrollment
91
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260114109032 Charter school
Kipp Detroit Imani Academy — Detroit, MI
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Detroit Imani Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 55
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Detroit Imani Academy earns a C Resource Investment Index (55/100), with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools.
- C
- Resource Index · 55/100
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 91
- students enrolled
School address
District: Kipp Detroit Imani Academy · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Detroit Imani Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kipp Detroit Imani Academy reports 91 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 88.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the Michigan average and 70% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kipp Detroit Imani Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
11 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 83% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
91 larger than 9% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 91 Top 13% in Michigan — larger than 87% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 88.2% +62% vs state
NCES ID 260114109032
Student demographics
African American 98.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 98.9% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Detroit Imani Academy
How many students attend Kipp Detroit Imani Academy?
Kipp Detroit Imani Academy has 91 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Detroit Imani Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Detroit Imani Academy is 11.3:1, which is 38% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 28% 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 Kipp Detroit Imani Academy?
88.2% of students at Kipp Detroit Imani Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Detroit Imani Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Detroit Imani Academy is African American at 98.9%. The school serves a student body in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Detroit Imani Academy?
Kipp Detroit Imani Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Kipp Detroit Imani Academy a good school?
Kipp Detroit Imani Academy earns a C Resource Investment Index (55/100), with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.