- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260095607836Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #11 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary ranks #11 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: University Preparatory Academy (Psad) · Michigan
NCES ID 260095607836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 260095607836 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
467 enr · 15.6:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: University Preparatory Academy Psad High School (559 students)
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- University Pre
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
559 students
- This school
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
467 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
438 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle
384 students
What this shows University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary compares
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.1%
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
$13,271
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
White 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for University Preparatory Academy (Psad) reports $13,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Academy Psad High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary?
72.5% of students at University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary is African American at 98.7% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary?
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary ranks #11 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 University Preparatory Academy (Psad)?
Besides University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary, University Preparatory Academy (Psad) also operates University Preparatory Academy Psad High School (559 students), University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary (438 students), and University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle (384 students). See the University Preparatory Academy (Psad) district page for the complete list.