Enrollment
109
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Oakland International Academy K1
Federal NCES profile for Oakland International Academy K1, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260021701166Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland International Academy K1 earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #54 of 75
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland International Academy K1 has class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland International Academy K1 ranks #54 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Oakland International Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260021701166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland International Academy K1 compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland International Academy K1
Oakland International Academy K1 is a high-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 109 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Michigan schools and 25% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 109 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 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #49, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 public schools, it stands alongside Earhart Elementarymiddle School (1,002 students): Oakland International Academy K1 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.8:1 vs 20.4:1).
Oakland International Academy also operates Oakland International Academy Middle (1,034 students) and Oakland International Academy High School (614 students) alongside Oakland International Academy K1.
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 K1 compares
Oakland International Academy K1 on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland International Academy, which includes Oakland International Academy K1.
$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 K1 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland International Academy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland International Academy K1'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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 49.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Detroit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Munger Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
954 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
876 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Standard public school
855 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Davison Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
765 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Standard public school
582 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland International Academy K1
How many students attend Oakland International Academy K1?
Oakland International Academy K1 has 109 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy K1?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy K1 is 21.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland International Academy K1?
100.0% of students at Oakland International Academy K1 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland International Academy K1?
Oakland International Academy K1 has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 K1 rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland International Academy K1 ranks #54 of 75 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 schools in Detroit on the city page.
Is Oakland International Academy K1 a good school?
Oakland International Academy K1 earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 K1, Oakland International Academy also operates Oakland International Academy Middle (1,034 students), Oakland International Academy High School (614 students), and Oakland International Academy Elementary (344 students). See the Oakland International Academy district page for the complete list.
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