Enrollment
265
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Old Redford Academy Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Old Redford Academy Elementary
Old Redford Academy Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 265 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Michigan schools and 68% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 88.0% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 265 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 331 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #291, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Its district draws 29.5% 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): Old Redford Academy Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.4:1 vs 20.4:1).
Old Redford Academy also operates Old Redford Academy High (451 students) and Old Redford Academy Middle School (241 students) alongside Old Redford 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 Old Redford Academy Elementary compares
Old Redford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,293
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Old Redford Academy, which includes Old Redford Academy Elementary.
$12,293
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.9%
State 65.6%
Federal 29.5%
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 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
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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
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 (~265 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Old Redford Academy Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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