- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
New Paradigm Glazer Academy
Federal NCES profile for New Paradigm Glazer Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260099804881Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Paradigm Glazer Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #19 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 211
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, New Paradigm Glazer Academy ranks #19 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260099804881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
New Paradigm Glazer Academy grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 260099804881 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
211 enr · 94.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: New Paradigm Loving Academy (62 students)
New Paradigm Glazer Academy grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How New Paradigm Glazer Academy compares
New Paradigm Glazer Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$15,327
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, New Paradigm Glazer Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy reports $15,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Paradigm Glazer Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Paradigm Loving Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to New Paradigm Glazer Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Detroit
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Voyageur Academy
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Legacy Charter Academy
Standard public school
738 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
707 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Standard public school
378 students 18:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about New Paradigm Glazer Academy
How many students attend New Paradigm Glazer Academy?
New Paradigm Glazer Academy has 211 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), up 16.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Paradigm Glazer Academy?
94.0% of students at New Paradigm Glazer Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Paradigm Glazer Academy?
The largest demographic group at New Paradigm Glazer Academy is African American at 98.6% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Paradigm Glazer Academy?
New Paradigm Glazer Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does New Paradigm Glazer Academy rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, New Paradigm Glazer Academy ranks #19 of 31 elementary 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 elementary schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy?
Besides New Paradigm Glazer Academy, New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy also operates New Paradigm Loving Academy (62 students). See the New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy district page for the complete list.