Enrollment
1,034
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Oakland International Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oakland International Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260021707766Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland International Academy Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #6 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 94:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland International Academy Middle 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 Middle ranks #6 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Oakland International Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260021707766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
94:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+437% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland International Academy Middle compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland International Academy Middle
Oakland International Academy Middle is a high-poverty, large charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 1,034 students.
Class loads run heavy: 94:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 437% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 95.8% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,034 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1034 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.9% 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 Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (94:1 vs 25.5:1).
Oakland International Academy also operates Oakland International Academy High School (614 students) and Oakland International Academy Elementary (344 students) alongside Oakland International Academy Middle.
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 Middle compares
Oakland International Academy Middle on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 94:1 | ▲ 437% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 76% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
94:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,034
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
94:1
students per teacher
- 437% 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
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1034 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Asian 7.1%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Oakland International Academy Middle 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 Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland International Academy High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland International Academy Elementary | Smaller | 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 Middle'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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 49.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 (~1,034 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~94:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland International Academy Middle
How many students attend Oakland International Academy Middle?
Oakland International Academy Middle has 1,034 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy Middle is 94:1, which is 437% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 499% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland International Academy Middle?
95.8% of students at Oakland International Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland International Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oakland International Academy Middle is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland International Academy Middle?
Oakland International Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakland International Academy Middle rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland International Academy Middle ranks #6 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 Middle a good school?
Oakland International Academy Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Middle, Oakland International Academy also operates Oakland International Academy High School (614 students), Oakland International Academy Elementary (344 students), and Oakland International Academy K1 (109 students). See the Oakland International Academy district page for the complete list.
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