CRESCENT ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Crescent Academy Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Crescent Academy school district, located in Southfield, MI with about 368 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Crescent Academy Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Crescent Academy Elementary at (248) 281-6471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Southfield, MI 48033-5805
(248) 281-6471
CRESCENT ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Southfield, MI with about 368 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Bay Mills Community College - District:
- Crescent Academy
- Total Students:
- 368
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 368 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CRESCENT ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 99.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.