Enrollment
591
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redford, MI
Washingtonparks Academy
Federal NCES profile for Washingtonparks Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260095808086Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washingtonparks Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washingtonparks Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washingtonparks Academy ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: Washington-Parks Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260095808086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washingtonparks Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washingtonparks Academy
Washingtonparks Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Redford, Michigan, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Michigan schools and 78% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.6% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 591 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 202 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #187, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 42.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Redford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beech Elementary (457 students): Washingtonparks Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.1:1 vs 14.7:1).
Washington-Parks Academy is a single-school charter district, so Washingtonparks Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washingtonparks Academy compares
Washingtonparks Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.1:1 | ▲ 78% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
31.1:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
60.1%
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
$15,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 99.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Washingtonparks Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington-Parks Academy, which includes Washingtonparks Academy.
$15,048
Per student
+11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 42.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Redford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washingtonparks Academy
How many students attend Washingtonparks Academy?
Washingtonparks Academy has 591 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washingtonparks Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washingtonparks Academy is 31.1:1, which is 78% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 98% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washingtonparks Academy?
97.6% of students at Washingtonparks Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washingtonparks Academy?
The largest demographic group at Washingtonparks Academy is African American at 99.0% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washingtonparks Academy?
Washingtonparks Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washingtonparks Academy rank among elementary schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Washingtonparks Academy ranks #4 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Redford on the city page.
Is Washingtonparks Academy a good school?
Washingtonparks Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington-Parks Academy?
None; Washington-Parks Academy is a single-school charter district, and Washingtonparks Academy is its only campus.
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