Faxon Academy in Southfield, MI

At a glance

Reported students

150

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

8th percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

150

Faxon Academy: 150 reported students.

State peer staffing position

66th percentile

16.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 76
Teachers (FTE): 7
Student–teacher ratio: 10.9:1

What the reported data says about Faxon Academy

Faxon Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Southfield. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Faxon Academy. NCES reports 150 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94%) and White (3.3%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Faxon Academy

1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.3%
Students with disabilities: 6.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 77.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White3.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Black94%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Faxon Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Laurus Academy Elementary · Charter · Laurus Academy	KG–08	791	0.8 mi
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School Elementary · Southfield Public School District	KG–05	527	0.9 mi
Alice M Birney K8 School Elementary · Southfield Public School District	PK–08	452	1 mi
Morris Adler Elementary School Elementary · Southfield Public School District	KG–05	355	1.4 mi
McIntyre Elementary School Elementary · Southfield Public School District	KG–05	162	1.4 mi
University Elementary School Academy Elementary · Southfield Public School District	KG–05	312	1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Faxon Academy

What grades does Faxon Academy serve?

Faxon Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Faxon Academy.

How many students attend Faxon Academy?

Faxon Academy reported 150 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 76 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Faxon Academy?

The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 150 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Faxon Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Faxon Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Faxon Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

77.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Faxon Academy in?

Faxon Academy is part of Faxon Academy, based in Southfield, MI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Faxon Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Laurus Academy (0.8 mi), Adlai Stevenson Elementary School (0.9 mi), Alice M Birney K8 School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.