Enrollment
211
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
94.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+73% vs state
What stands out at New Paradigm Glazer Academy
New Paradigm Glazer Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 211 students.
Economic need is high: 94.0% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #163, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Detroit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Voyageur Academy (789 students): New Paradigm Glazer Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy, also runs New Paradigm Loving Academy (62 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 New Paradigm Glazer Academy compares
New Paradigm Glazer Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,597
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy, which includes New Paradigm Glazer Academy.
$11,597
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.1%
State 79.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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
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.
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is New Paradigm Glazer Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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