- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 94:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+404 students YoY
Oakland International Academy Elementary grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (+239.1%).
Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+404 students YoY 260021701660 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
344 enr · 49.1:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland International Academy Middle (1,034 students)
Oakland International Academy Elementary grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (+239.1%). Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oakland International Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakland Intern
Oakland International Academy Middle
1,034 students
- Oakland Intern
Oakland International Academy High School
614 students
- This school 344
Oakland International Academy Elementary
344 students
- Oakland Intern 109
Oakland International Academy K1
109 students
What this shows Oakland International Academy Elementary reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland International Academy Elementary compares
Oakland International Academy Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$12,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Oakland International Academy reports $12,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), up 404.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.