- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Old Redford Academy Middle School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 260024208903 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
241 enr · 84.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Redford Academy High (451 students)
Old Redford Academy Middle School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Old Redford Academy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Old Redford Ac
Old Redford Academy High
451 students
- Old Redford Ac
Old Redford Academy Elementary
265 students
- This school
Old Redford Academy Middle School
241 students
What this shows Old Redford Academy Middle School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Redford Academy Middle School compares
Old Redford Academy Middle School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 14.
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: 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 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.
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.