- 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 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260095607905Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #13 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 84.6%
- 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 #13 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: University Preparatory Academy (Psad) · Michigan
NCES ID 260095607905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary grew from 415 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 260095607905 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
438 enr · 16.8:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: University Preparatory Academy Psad High School (559 students)
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary grew from 415 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 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
- University Pre
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
467 students
- This school
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 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary compares
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
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.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.4%
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 + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle | Similar size | Lower 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
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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 (~438 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 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% higher 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?
84.6% 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 99.1% 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 21/100 (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 #13 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 (467 students), and University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle (384 students). See the University Preparatory Academy (Psad) district page for the complete list.