- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redford, MI
Soar Academic Institute
Federal NCES profile for Soar Academic Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263228008631
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soar Academic Institute earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Soar Academic Institute has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soar Academic Institute ranks #2 of 3 schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: South Redford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263228008631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Soar Academic Institute held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 5.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 263228008631 · Redford, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 34:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee M Thurston High School (806 students)
Soar Academic Institute held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 5.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Soar Academic Institute in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee M Thurston
Lee M Thurston High School
806 students
- John D Pierce
John D Pierce Middle School
577 students
- Fisher Element
Fisher Elementary School
341 students
- Jane Addams El 297
Jane Addams Elementary School
297 students
- Vandenberg Ele 280
Vandenberg Elementary School
280 students
- This school 204
Soar Academic Institute
204 students
What this shows Soar Academic Institute reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soar Academic Institute compares
Soar Academic Institute 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 | 34:1 | ▲ 94% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
34:1
students per teacher
- 94% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$19,850
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.0%
White 20.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Soar Academic Institute is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Redford School District reports $19,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Soar Academic Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee M Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John D Pierce Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandenberg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soar Academic Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Redford
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Soar Academic Institute
How many students attend Soar Academic Institute?
Soar Academic Institute has 204 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Redford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soar Academic Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Soar Academic Institute is 34:1, which is 94% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soar Academic Institute?
68.3% of students at Soar Academic Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soar Academic Institute?
The largest demographic group at Soar Academic Institute is African American at 74.0% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soar Academic Institute?
Soar Academic Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Soar Academic Institute rank among schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Soar Academic Institute ranks #2 of 3 schools in Redford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Redford on the city page.
What other schools are in South Redford School District?
Besides Soar Academic Institute, South Redford School District also operates Lee M Thurston High School (806 students), John D Pierce Middle School (577 students), and Fisher Elementary School (341 students). See the South Redford School District district page for the complete list.