- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory Art Design Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260096108416Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 Art Design Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Art Design Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: University Preparatory Art & Design · Michigan
NCES ID 260096108416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 260096108416 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
389 enr · 13.9:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh (855 students)
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How University Preparatory Art Design Elementary compares
University Preparatory Art Design 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.9%
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
$12,324
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
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.9%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for University Preparatory Art & Design reports $12,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Preparatory Art Design Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Preparatory Art Design Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Standard public school
378 students 18:1 students per teacher
Detroit Achievement Academy
Standard public school
352 students 18.5:1 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
How many students attend University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Art Design Elementary?
79.9% of students at University Preparatory Art Design Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory Art Design Elementary is African American at 97.9% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory Art Design Elementary?
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Art Design Elementary rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Art Design Elementary ranks #3 of 10 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 Art & Design?
Besides University Preparatory Art Design Elementary, University Preparatory Art & Design also operates University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh (855 students). See the University Preparatory Art & Design district page for the complete list.