- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260095208401Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 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 Science and Math Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260095208401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 260095208401 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
476 enr · 19.8:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School (513 students)
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- University Pre
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School
513 students
- This school
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
476 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
452 students
What this shows University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary compares
University Preparatory Science and Math 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$12,198
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 + 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 98.9%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 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
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
How many students attend University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary?
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary?
70.6% of students at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary is African American at 98.9% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary?
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Science and Math Elementary rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary ranks #8 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 Science and Math (Psad)?
Besides University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary, University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) also operates University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School (513 students) and University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School (452 students). See the University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) district page for the complete list.