At a glance
Reported students
591
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
42.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
591
WashingtonParks Academy: 591 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
42.2:1 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
- 580
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.7:1
What the reported data says about WashingtonParks Academy
WashingtonParks Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Redford. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Washington-Parks Academy. NCES reports 591 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 42.2:1, 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 (99%) and multiracial (0.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 21.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking WashingtonParks Academy
- 1How do the reported 42.2:1 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
- 21.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0%
- Black99%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- 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 WashingtonParks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Leadership Academy K8 Elementary · Charter · Detroit Leadership Academy | PK–08 | 486 | 0.8 mi |
| Fisher Elementary School Elementary · South Redford School District | PK–05 | 341 | 0.9 mi |
| Vandenberg Elementary School Elementary · South Redford School District | PK–05 | 280 | 1 mi |
| Global Heights Academy Elementary · Charter · Global Heights Academy | PK–08 | 274 | 1.1 mi |
| Detroit Community Schools Elementary Elementary · Charter · Detroit Community Schools | PK–08 | 366 | 1.4 mi |
| Jane Addams Elementary School Elementary · South Redford School District | PK–05 | 297 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about WashingtonParks Academy
What grades does WashingtonParks Academy serve?
WashingtonParks Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Washington-Parks Academy.
How many students attend WashingtonParks Academy?
WashingtonParks Academy reported 591 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 580 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at WashingtonParks Academy?
The calculated ratio is 42.2:1, based on 591 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 WashingtonParks Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
WashingtonParks 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 WashingtonParks Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.2% 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 WashingtonParks Academy in?
WashingtonParks Academy is part of Washington-Parks Academy, based in Redford, MI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near WashingtonParks Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Detroit Leadership Academy K8 (0.8 mi), Fisher Elementary School (0.9 mi), Vandenberg Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.