At a glance
Reported students
265
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
265
Old Redford Academy Elementary: 265 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
18.9:1 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
- 394
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.2:1
What the reported data says about Old Redford Academy Elementary
Old Redford Academy Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Detroit. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Old Redford Academy. NCES reports 265 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 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above 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 (96.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 3.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Old Redford Academy Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 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?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 3.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.5%
- 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
- White0.4%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black96.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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.
Other schools in Old Redford Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Old Redford Academy Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
241 reported students
Old Redford Academy High
High · Grades 09–12
451 reported students
Public schools near Old Redford Academy Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus Elementary · Charter · Detroit Service Learning Academy | PK–08 | 847 | 0.9 mi |
| David Ellis Academy PK Elementary · Charter · David Ellis Academy | PK–KG | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science Elementary · Detroit Public Schools Community District | PK–08 | 692 | 1.2 mi |
| MadisonCarver Academy Elementary · Charter · Madison-Carver Academy | KG–08 | 343 | 1.5 mi |
| Emerson ElementaryMiddle School Elementary · Detroit Public Schools Community District | PK–08 | 532 | 1.5 mi |
| Weston Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Weston Preparatory Academy | KG–08 | 258 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Old Redford Academy Elementary
What grades does Old Redford Academy Elementary serve?
Old Redford Academy Elementary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Old Redford Academy.
How many students attend Old Redford Academy Elementary?
Old Redford Academy Elementary reported 265 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 394 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 265 students and 14 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 Old Redford Academy Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Old Redford Academy Elementary 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 Old Redford Academy Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.5% 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 Old Redford Academy Elementary in?
Old Redford Academy Elementary is part of Old Redford Academy, based in Detroit, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Old Redford Academy Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus (0.9 mi), David Ellis Academy PK (1.1 mi), Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.