Enrollment
344
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Oakland International Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakland International Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260021701660Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland International Academy Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 49.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland International Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland International Academy Elementary ranks #5 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Oakland International Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260021701660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
49.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+181% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland International Academy Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland International Academy Elementary
Oakland International Academy Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 344 students.
Class loads run heavy: 49.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 181% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.0% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 344 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Detroit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Voyageur Academy (789 students): Oakland International Academy Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (49.1:1 vs 25.5:1).
Oakland International Academy also operates Oakland International Academy Middle (1,034 students) and Oakland International Academy High School (614 students) alongside Oakland International Academy Elementary.
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 Oakland International Academy Elementary compares
Oakland International Academy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 49.1:1 | ▲ 181% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
49.1:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
49.1:1
students per teacher
- 181% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,484
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
White 85.2%
Asian 7.3%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Oakland International Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland International Academy, which includes Oakland International Academy Elementary.
$14,484
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 70.2%
Federal 26.8%
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 Oakland International Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland International Academy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland International Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland International Academy K1 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland International Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 94:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 34.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~49.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland International Academy Elementary
How many students attend Oakland International Academy Elementary?
Oakland International Academy Elementary has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy Elementary is 49.1:1, which is 181% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 213% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland International Academy Elementary?
97.0% of students at Oakland International Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland International Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakland International Academy Elementary is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland International Academy Elementary?
Oakland International Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Oakland International Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland International Academy Elementary ranks #5 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 Oakland International Academy Elementary a good school?
Oakland International Academy Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Oakland International Academy?
Besides Oakland International Academy Elementary, Oakland International Academy also operates Oakland International Academy Middle (1,034 students), Oakland International Academy High School (614 students), and Oakland International Academy K1 (109 students). See the Oakland International Academy district page for the complete list.
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