Old Redford Academy Elementary

www.oradistrict.org/

Charter School 265 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Old Redford Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving students from elementary through middle school grades. The academy operates with a focus on providing a structured academic environment designed to foster student achievement and character development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for academic success as they transition from their foundational elementary years into the more complex challenges of middle school.

The academy emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages community engagement and parental involvement, which are central to its operational philosophy. Through its website and ongoing programs, Old Redford Academy strives to equip its diverse student body with the essential skills, core values, and technological literacy needed to excel in high school and beyond. As part of the broader Detroit educational landscape, the school remains committed to providing accessible, quality education options for families within the local community.

265

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old Redford Academy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	4
Black	256
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Black
256 (96.6%)
Hispanic
4 (1.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
White
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Old Redford Academy
Phone:	(313)532-7510
Website:	http://www.oradistrict.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 53