Crescent Academy Elementary

Summary:

Crescent Academy Elementary is a public charter school in Southfield, Michigan, serving 322 students in grades 2-5. With over 98% of its student body identifying as African American, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools, earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years.

Crescent Academy faces significant challenges, including a dramatic increase in chronic absenteeism, from 15.7% in 2017-2018 to 54.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than nearby schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on the M-Step assessment are well below state averages, with only 26.4% of 3rd graders, 15.2% of 4th graders, and 27.9% of 5th graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%, respectively. Additionally, 97.83% of Crescent Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 44.21% to 80.67% range of nearby schools.

While Crescent Academy spends more per student ($12,572 in 2022-2023) than the state average, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Interestingly, the school's African American students perform better relative to the state average compared to the overall school ranking, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student engagement, may be contributing to the persistent underperformance. Nearby schools with similar demographics, such as MacArthur K8 University Academy, have significantly higher proficiency rates, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the educational needs of this community.

Detail:

Public, Charter 2-5

25175 Code Rd
Southfield, MI 48033-5805

(248) 281-6471

District: Crescent Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1261^st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,572

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 322

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.4%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Hispanic:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crescent Academy Elementary ranks worse than 84.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.96. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (98.4%), two or more races (0.9%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crescent Academy Elementary is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Crescent Academy Elementary employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crescent Academy Elementary is $12,572.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crescent Academy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Crescent Academy Elementary 1261^st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Crescent Academy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Crescent Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Crescent Academy 570^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crescent Academy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Crescent Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	8.80	1483^rd	1580	6.1%
2016	9.19	1422^nd	1548	8.1%
2017	9.46	1334^th	1466	9.0%
2018	13.71	1299^th	1448	10.3%
2019	7.67	1321^st	1408	6.2%
2022	7.63	1256^th	1344	6.5%
2023	9.51	1330^th	1470	9.5%
2024	13.96	1261^st	1486	15.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crescent Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	17.87	1221^st	1397	12.6%
2019	11.38	1059^th	1134	6.6%
2022	12.26	1005^th	1099	8.6%
2023	14.35	1194^th	1350	11.6%
2024	20.99	1136^th	1381	17.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Crescent Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	15.66	1253^rd	1443	13.2%
2019	4.98	1152^nd	1171	1.6%
2022	3.99	1098^th	1106	0.7%
2023	11.72	1193^rd	1321	9.7%
2024	11.26	1224^th	1342	8.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Crescent Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	11.66	1303^rd	1446	9.9%
2019	6.72	1159^th	1196	3.1%
2022	8.93	1079^th	1139	5.3%
2023	6.40	1288^th	1334	3.4%
2024	13.45	1196^th	1347	11.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Crescent Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	48.46	207^th	475	56.4%
2019	24.45	164^th	212	22.6%
2022	26.64	116^th	158	26.6%
2023	29.80	220^th	321	31.5%
2024	39.90	185^th	348	46.8%

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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 Crescent Academy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	2	477	0	2	0	0	481
2015	0	481	0	2	0	1	484
2016	2	514	0	2	1	2	521
2017	1	494	0	2	1	1	499
2018	0	365	0	0	1	2	368
2019	0	466	1	1	2	1	471
2020	1	448	0	1	0	0	450
2021	1	376	0	3	1	1	382
2022	0	333	0	3	0	2	338
2023	0	317	0	2	0	3	322

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crescent Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	481	26.0	18.5	62.8
2015	484	24.0	20.1	72.9
2016	521	27.0	19.2	73.9
2017	499	21.9	22.7	77
2018	368	20.0	18.4	81.5
2019	471	26.5	17.7	88.1
2020	450	22.0	20.4	89.3
2021	382	24.0	15.9	96.6
2022	338	25.0	13.5	96.7
2023	322	24.0	13.4	97.8

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 Crescent Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	481	26.0	18.5	62.8
2015	484	24.0	20.1	72.9
2016	521	27.0	19.2	73.9
2017	499	21.9	22.7	77
2018	368	20.0	18.4	81.5
2019	471	26.5	17.7	88.1
2020	450	22.0	20.4	89.3
2021	382	24.0	15.9	96.6
2022	338	25.0	13.5	96.7
2023	322	24.0	13.4	97.8

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 Crescent Academy Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,514 (13.5%)	$9,661 (86.4%)	$11,176
2020	$893 (8.1%)	$10,199 (91.9%)	$11,092
2021	$2,728 (21.1%)	$10,202 (78.9%)	$12,930
2022	$5,899 (42.2%)	$8,072 (57.8%)	$13,971
2023	$5,570 (44.3%)	$7,002 (55.7%)	$12,572

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crescent Academy Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1321^st of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1330^th of 1470 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crescent Academy Elementary)	11.7	19.4	7.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crescent Academy)	11.7	19.4	7.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Crescent Academy Elementary)	12.6	9.7	2.9%
3rd Grade Math (Crescent Academy)	12.6	9.7	2.9%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crescent Academy Elementary)	26.3	18.5	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crescent Academy)	26.3	18.5	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Crescent Academy Elementary)	11.9	15.2	3.3%
4th Grade Math (Crescent Academy)	11.9	15.2	3.3%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crescent Academy Elementary)	27.8	20.3	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crescent Academy)	27.8	20.3	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Crescent Academy Elementary)	8.3	5.8	2.5%
5th Grade Math (Crescent Academy)	8.3	5.8	2.5%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	471	322	31.6%
African American	466	317	32%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	0	0
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.1%	97.8%	9.7%

Schools Near Crescent 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
Crescent Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	2-5	25175 Code Rd	Southfield	48033	Oakland County	Crescent Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 281-6471	322	24	13.4	97.8%	0 (0.0%)	317 (98.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	14	1261^st of 1486 public elementary schools	15.1%		9.5	1330^th of 1470 public elementary schools	9.5%	69			26.4	15.2	27.9			22.2	9.1	10.5			16.3				$12,572	$5,570	$7,002
Laurus Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	24590 Lahser Rd	Southfield	48033	Oakland County	Laurus Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 799-8401	749	45	16.6	86.5%	2 (0.3%)	675 (90.1%)	18 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.4%)	23.1	1122^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	24.5%		22.3	1104^th of 1470 public elementary schools	24.9%	18	50.0	26.1	25.0	28.7	42.3	25.6	35.0	19.3	18.4	27.5	11.5	16.3	23.8	21.3	7.5	12.4	$12,457	$1,860	$10,597
Faxon Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	26275 Northwestern Hwy	Southfield	48076	Oakland County	Faxon Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 301-9909	119	3	39.6	80.7%	9 (7.6%)	105 (88.2%)	5 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					33.3												$10,560	$1,069	$9,491
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School	Public	K-5	27777 Lahser Rd	Southfield	48034	Oakland County	Southfield Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 746-8840	444	27	16.4	70.9%	6 (1.4%)	416 (93.7%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	21.4	1153^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	22.4%		28.1	1021^st of 1470 public elementary schools	30.5%	132			28.4	40.8	34.2			23.5	14.5	17.1			17.1		4.0		$16,694	$1,861	$14,833
Alice M Birney K8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	27225 Evergreen Rd	Southfield	48076	Oakland County	Southfield Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 746-8800	404	34	11.8	69.6%	2 (0.5%)	389 (96.3%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)	16	1237^th of 1486 public elementary schools	16.8%		12	1281^st of 1470 public elementary schools	12.9%	44	44.8	10.3	37.5	26.9	18.5	7.0	14.7	37.5				7.4	18.5	23.0		11.5	$21,340	$1,967	$19,373
Morris Adler Elementary School	Public	K-5	24500 Larkins St	Southfield	48033	Oakland County	Southfield Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 746-8872	336	20	16.8	66.7%	6 (1.8%)	310 (92.3%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	16.5	1228^th of 1486 public elementary schools	17.4%		20.3	1143^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	22.2%	85			20.0	27.3	33.3			14.5	22.7	13.0			18.5		5.6		$18,812	$1,922	$16,890
McIntyre Elementary School	Public	1-5	19600 Saratoga Blvd	Southfield	48076	Oakland County	Southfield Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 746-7365	360	24	15.0	59.2%	3 (0.8%)	345 (95.8%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	38.2	880^th of 1486 public elementary schools	40.8%		44.2	778^th of 1470 public elementary schools	47.1%	102			41.3	45.3	39.3			47.8	29.7				23.2		7.1		$18,264	$1,692	$16,572
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
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-8	23777 Southfield Rd	Southfield	48075	Oakland County	Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 569-1060	561	48	11.8	88.6%	1 (0.2%)	548 (97.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	14	1258^th of 1486 public elementary schools	15.3%		18.6	1177^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.9%	81	52.9	19.1	16.3	20.0	25.9	24.3	43.8	16.7	11.7		11.4	10.4	13.8	26.5		11.8	$13,660	$3,186	$10,473
MacArthur K8 University Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	19301 W 12 Mile Rd	Lathrup Village	48076	Oakland County	Southfield Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 746-8590	423	28	14.9	44.2%	1 (0.2%)	410 (96.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	62	523^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	64.8%		54.2	624^th of 1470 public elementary schools	57.6%	101	77.6	25.9	63.1	46.8	55.6	32.2	25.0	64.6	48.9	42.6	16.9		48.1	36.2	18.5	24.1	$19,635	$2,128	$17,507

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How many students attend Crescent Academy Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Crescent Academy Elementary.

Is Crescent Academy Elementary a good school?

Crescent Academy Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

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Students at Crescent Academy Elementary are 98% African American.

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