Old Redford Academy Elementary

Summary:

Old Redford Academy Elementary is a public magnet charter school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 342 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population, consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Old Redford Academy Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Michigan, with only 7.14% to 16.9% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math on state assessments. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also very high, ranging from 22.0% to 77.1% over the past few years. Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Emerson ElementaryMiddle School, Weston Preparatory Academy, and Gompers ElementaryMiddle School, also struggle with similar challenges, suggesting that these issues may be systemic within the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Despite the high per-student spending at Old Redford Academy Elementary, ranging from $12,691 to $18,928 over the past few years, the school has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance or other key metrics. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to address the underlying issues facing the school and its students, who come from predominantly low-income backgrounds. Addressing the systemic barriers to student success, such as poverty, lack of resources, and inadequate support systems, will be crucial in improving outcomes for students at Old Redford Academy Elementary and other similar schools in the Detroit area.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter PK, KG-4

17195 Redford St
Detroit, MI 48219-3259

(313) 532-7510

District: Old Redford Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1413^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,001

Student/teacher ratio: 38.0

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.5%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Old Redford Academy Elementary ranks worse than 95.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.08. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.5%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy Elementary is 38. (See more...)

Compare Old Redford Academy Elementary employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Redford Academy Elementary is $13,001.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Old Redford Academy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Redford Academy Elementary 1413^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Old Redford Academy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Old Redford Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Redford Academy 602^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Old Redford Academy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Old Redford Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	35.73	1240^th	1545	19.7%
2007	55.35	877^th	1565	44.0%
2008	11.07	1489^th	1577	5.6%
2009	26.97	1362^nd	1589	14.3%
2010	25.67	1358^th	1552	12.5%
2011	30.25	1292^nd	1552	16.8%
2012	13.34	1436^th	1566	8.3%
2013	9.21	1465^th	1563	6.3%
2014	7.43	1456^th	1533	5.0%
2015	10.83	1430^th	1580	9.5%
2016	12.35	1361^st	1548	12.1%
2017	11.87	1295^th	1466	11.7%
2018	10.00	1366^th	1448	5.7%
2019	4.92	1370^th	1408	2.7%
2022	4.01	1322^nd	1344	1.6%
2023	5.47	1434^th	1470	2.4%
2024	7.08	1413^th	1486	4.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Old Redford Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	14.44	1268^th	1397	9.2%
2019	7.33	1100^th	1134	3.0%
2022	5.17	1085^th	1099	1.3%
2023	7.61	1311^th	1350	2.9%
2024	10.32	1294^th	1381	6.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Old Redford Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	11.43	1314^th	1443	8.9%
2019	3.44	1166^th	1171	0.4%
2023	5.86	1282^nd	1321	3.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Old Redford Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.25	1351^st	1446	6.6%
2019	3.44	1191^st	1196	0.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Old Redford Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	34.45	301^st	475	36.6%
2019	17.62	192^nd	212	9.4%
2022	13.16	147^th	158	7.0%
2023	17.81	287^th	321	10.6%
2024	24.22	276^th	348	20.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Old Redford Academy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	13	254	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	269
2001	4	329	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	334
2002	2	472	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	476
2003	2	472	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	476
2004	1	655	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	659
2005	1	473	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	476
2006	3	450	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	453
2007	1	685	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	686
2008	2	547	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	550
2009	0	566	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	566
2010	1	693	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	694
2011	4	739	1	1	0	0	0	745
2012	6	726	1	0	1	0	7	741
2013	4	744	2	1	1	0	4	756
2014	4	743	1	2	1	0	0	751
2015	2	676	0	2	0	0	0	680
2016	1	714	1	1	0	0	1	718
2017	2	835	1	1	2	0	0	841
2018	1	1191	5	0	3	0	0	1200
2019	1	611	0	0	1	0	0	613
2020	3	575	1	0	0	0	0	579
2021	2	406	0	1	0	0	0	409
2022	4	392	0	3	0	0	0	399
2023	0	337	0	5	0	0	0	342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old Redford Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	269	13.5	19.9	58.4
2001	334	17.7	18.9	70.1
2002	476	23.9	19.9	72.1
2003	476	23.9	19.9	72.1
2004	659	31.0	21.3	70.6
2005	476	30.0	15.9	99.4
2006	453	53.0	8.5	99.3
2007	686	60.0	11.4	66.9
2008	550	50.0	11.0	72.5
2009	566	34.0	16.6	80.2
2010	694	36.0	19.2	87.8
2011	745	38.0	19.6	87.8
2012	741	36.0	20.5	85.3
2013	756	40.0	18.9	84.7
2014	751	36.0	20.8	85.5
2015	680	40.0	17.0	85.7
2016	718	35.0	20.5	91.4
2017	841	31.0	27.1	72.3
2018	1200	43.0	27.9	91.8
2019	613	29.5	20.7	81.2
2020	579	22.0	26.3	82.9
2021	409	14.5	28.2	82.4
2022	399	18.0	22.1	84
2023	342	9.0	38.0	89.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Old Redford Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	269	13.5	19.9	58.4
2001	334	17.7	18.9	70.1
2002	476	23.9	19.9	72.1
2003	476	23.9	19.9	72.1
2004	659	31.0	21.3	70.6
2005	476	30.0	15.9	99.4
2006	453	53.0	8.5	99.3
2007	686	60.0	11.4	66.9
2008	550	50.0	11.0	72.5
2009	566	34.0	16.6	80.2
2010	694	36.0	19.2	87.8
2011	745	38.0	19.6	87.8
2012	741	36.0	20.5	85.3
2013	756	40.0	18.9	84.7
2014	751	36.0	20.8	85.5
2015	680	40.0	17.0	85.7
2016	718	35.0	20.5	91.4
2017	841	31.0	27.1	72.3
2018	1200	43.0	27.9	91.8
2019	613	29.5	20.7	81.2
2020	579	22.0	26.3	82.9
2021	409	14.5	28.2	82.4
2022	399	18.0	22.1	84
2023	342	9.0	38.0	89.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Old Redford Academy Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,037 (11.2%)	$16,164 (88.8%)	$18,201
2020	$1,647 (11.4%)	$12,812 (88.6%)	$14,459
2021	$1,808 (9.6%)	$17,119 (90.4%)	$18,928
2022	$5,266 (41.5%)	$7,424 (58.5%)	$12,691
2023	$5,908 (45.4%)	$7,093 (54.6%)	$13,001

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Redford Academy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1370^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1434^th of 1470 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy Elementary)	9.2	7.4	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy)	9.2	7.4	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Old Redford Academy Elementary)	16.7	11.8	4.9%
3rd Grade Math (Old Redford Academy)	16.7	11.8	4.9%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy Elementary)	15.4	11.1	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy)	15.4	11.1	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Old Redford Academy Elementary)	16.5	9.7	6.8%
4th Grade Math (Old Redford Academy)	16.5	9.7	6.8%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	613	342	44.2%
African American	611	337	44.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.2%	89.5%	8.2%

Schools Near Old Redford Academy Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Old Redford Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet, Charter	PK, KG-4	17195 Redford St	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Old Redford Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 532-7510	342	9	38.0	89.5%	0 (0.0%)	337 (98.5%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.1	1413^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.9%		5.5	1434^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.4%	21			13.6	7.1				16.9	7.1								$13,001	$5,908	$7,093
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus	Public, Magnet, Charter	PK, KG-8	21605 W 7 Mile Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Detroit Service Learning Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 541-7619	902	15	59.8	99.0%	0 (0.0%)	901 (99.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.5	1484^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.1%		3.7	1466^th of 1470 public elementary schools	0.3%	18	25.5		7.6	2.8	8.2	6.8	14.1					3.0	3.6	11.3		3.1	$14,080	$4,024	$10,056
David Ellis Academy PK	Public, Charter	PK-K	23500 W 7 Mile Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	David Ellis Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(313) 927-5395	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science	Public	PK, KG-8	19299 Berg Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 538-3024	618	35	17.7	90.1%	1 (0.2%)	606 (98.1%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	24.7	1097^th of 1486 public elementary schools	26.2%		20.1	1149^th of 1470 public elementary schools	21.8%	52	26.4	7.4	28.6	26.1	27.5	11.8	24.6	23.8	18.8	28.8		10.1	36.3	16.7	13.8	13.0	$20,890	$6,710	$14,180
Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts	Public	PK, KG-8	10700 Santa Maria St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 340-4400	692	36	19.1	87.3%	0 (0.0%)	686 (99.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	6.7	1419^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.5%		5.7	1431^st of 1470 public elementary schools	2.7%	12	21.6	8.0	8.0	16.7	13.0	13.4	16.7	6.8	10.7	6.5		12.8	9.1	11.4		3.5	$19,224	$6,453	$12,771
MadisonCarver Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	19900 Mcintyre St	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Madison-Carver Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 716-7193	421	15	28.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	410 (97.4%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10.2	1342^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	9.7%		9.6	1327^th of 1470 public elementary schools	9.7%	15				19.6	17.0			22.9	12.5				10.6		6.5		$18,271	$5,333	$12,939
Emerson ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	18240 Huntington Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 831-9688	519	37	14.2	89.6%	4 (0.8%)	508 (97.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4.6	1472^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	0.9%		4.1	1463^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	0.5%	9	28.6		6.6	6.3	12.5	7.0	13.0	11.5				5.6	5.4	7.9		7.9	$23,165	$7,382	$15,783
Weston Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	22930 Chippewa St	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Weston Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 387-6038	248	13	19.0	95.6%	0 (0.0%)	246 (99.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.3	1118^th of 1486 public elementary schools	24.8%		15.4	1230^th of 1470 public elementary schools	16.3%	112	13.3		18.5	16.7	24.1	38.1	26.9				7.1			17.2			$11,903	$4,031	$7,872
Gompers ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	14450 Burt Rd	Detroit	48223	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7495	838	44	19.0	91.1%	2 (0.2%)	821 (98.0%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	4	1480^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.4%		4.8	1450^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.4%	30	20.3	5.1	3.9	4.4	9.6	7.5	12.0				4.6	5.4	4.8	13.4		35.8	$18,412	$6,781	$11,631
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford	Public, Charter	K-8	17175 Olympia	Redford	48240	Wayne County	Discovery Creative Pathways	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 916-7490	244	8	30.5	99.6%	5 (2.0%)	230 (94.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)	34.6	11.5			17.2			14.3						19.2			$17,930	$4,655	$13,275

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In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Old Redford Academy Elementary.

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