Enrollment
241
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Old Redford Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Old Redford Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260024208903Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Redford Academy Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 241
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Old Redford Academy Middle School ranks #7 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Old Redford Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260024208903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
84.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+56% vs state
What stands out at Old Redford Academy Middle School
Old Redford Academy Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 241 students.
Economic need is high: 84.5% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 241 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 326 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is predominantly African American (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Its district draws 29.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 103 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 241 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Detroit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Voyageur Academy (789 students): Old Redford Academy Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Old Redford Academy also operates Old Redford Academy High (451 students) and Old Redford Academy Elementary (265 students) alongside Old Redford Academy Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Old Redford Academy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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.
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 + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 97.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
White 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Old Redford Academy Middle School 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 Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Redford Academy High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Old Redford Academy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Old Redford Academy Middle School'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
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Old Redford Academy Middle School
How many students attend Old Redford Academy Middle School?
Old Redford Academy Middle School has 241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Redford Academy Middle School?
84.5% of students at Old Redford Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Redford Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Old Redford Academy Middle School is African American at 97.9% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Redford Academy Middle School?
Old Redford Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Redford Academy Middle School ranks #7 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 Old Redford Academy Middle School a good school?
Old Redford Academy Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Middle School, Old Redford Academy also operates Old Redford Academy High (451 students) and Old Redford Academy Elementary (265 students). See the Old Redford Academy district page for the complete list.
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