- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Roberto Clemente Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260110304646
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #54 of 75
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberto Clemente Learning Academy ranks #54 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110304646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 260110304646 · Detroit, MI Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 18.6:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- This school 521
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
521 students
What this shows Roberto Clemente Learning Academy reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roberto Clemente Learning Academy compares
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
White 5.4%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Roberto Clemente Learning Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roberto Clemente Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roberto Clemente Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
How many students attend Roberto Clemente Learning Academy?
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy?
89.4% of students at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberto Clemente Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberto Clemente Learning Academy?
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roberto Clemente Learning Academy rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberto Clemente Learning Academy ranks #54 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 Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Roberto Clemente Learning Academy, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.