- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Old Redford Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Old Redford Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260024201212Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Redford Academy Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #62 of 75
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Redford Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Redford Academy Elementary ranks #62 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Old Redford Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260024201212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Old Redford Academy Elementary shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-20.5%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 260024201212 · Detroit, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
265 enr · 29.4:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Redford Academy High (451 students)
Old Redford Academy Elementary shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-20.5%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Old Redford Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Old Redford Ac
Old Redford Academy High
451 students
- This school
Old Redford Academy Elementary
265 students
- Old Redford Ac
Old Redford Academy Middle School
241 students
What this shows Old Redford Academy Elementary reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Redford Academy Elementary compares
Old Redford Academy Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 29.4:1 | ▲ 68% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
29.4:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,428
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 + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 0.8%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.7, Old Redford Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Old Redford Academy reports $13,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Old Redford Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Redford Academy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Redford Academy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Old Redford Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
Nationwide other 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Old Redford Academy Elementary
How many students attend Old Redford Academy Elementary?
Old Redford Academy Elementary has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy Elementary is 29.4:1, which is 68% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Redford Academy Elementary?
88.0% of students at Old Redford Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Redford Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Old Redford Academy Elementary is African American at 96.6% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Redford Academy Elementary?
Old Redford Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Old Redford Academy Elementary rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Redford Academy Elementary ranks #62 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.
What other schools are in Old Redford Academy?
Besides Old Redford Academy Elementary, Old Redford Academy also operates Old Redford Academy High (451 students) and Old Redford Academy Middle School (241 students). See the Old Redford Academy district page for the complete list.