Crescent Academy Elementary

Charter School 265 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Crescent Academy Elementary is a public charter school located in Southfield, Michigan, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of a mission-driven charter network, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to foster both intellectual development and personal responsibility. The school emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as mathematics, literacy, and science, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond through a consistent and disciplined approach to learning.

In addition to its academic focus, Crescent Academy places a high value on character development and community involvement. The school environment is typically characterized by small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that encourages parental engagement. By prioritizing foundational skills and consistent educational standards, the school seeks to bridge achievement gaps and provide students in the Southfield area with a robust, college-preparatory framework during their formative elementary years.

265

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crescent Academy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	262
Two or More	2

Black
262 (98.9%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
Hispanic
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:	Crescent Academy
Phone:	(248)281-6471
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 67