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Crescent Academy PK2

17570 W 12 MILE RD, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076 · (248) 423-4581 · Oakland County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY13-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL249 STUDENTS
Enrollment
249
Elementary
DISTRICT 257 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
240 students
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
91
Grade 1
78
Grade 2
80
Student demographics
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 9%
Black
24799%
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 18%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12651%
Female
12349%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
249
-53 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 15.1:1
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
99%
was 98%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Crescent Academy PK2

As a compact elementary-level community in SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Crescent Academy PK2 enrolls 249 students from grades pre-K through 2, run under Crescent Academy. Compared to the state average of about 369 students per school, that is 33% below typical.

Within Crescent Academy, which oversees 3 schools and 659 students, Crescent Academy PK2 is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Crescent Academy PK2 lists that nearly all students (99%) are Black. That is visibly more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 13%.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.2:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.8:1 average. Around 96% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably above Oakland County's rate of about 32%.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Oakland County) records that median household earnings sit near $97,760, 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Across Oakland County's 345 public schools (combined enrollment of about 169,926 students), Crescent Academy PK2 is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Vandenberg Elementary School, roughly 0.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Crescent Academy PK2 operates from a downtown location. As a public charter, Crescent Academy PK2 runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Crescent Academy PK2 has ticked down 18%, going from 302 students in 2018 to 249 in 2025.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Oakland County at a glance

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Population
1,279,825
Census ACS
Median income
$97,760
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
51%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
345
169,926 students

Quick facts

School name
Crescent Academy PK2
District
Crescent Academy
Address
17570 W 12 MILE RD, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076
Phone
(248) 423-4581
County
Oakland County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
249
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
240 (96%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
260029508588
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Crescent Academy PK2
How large is Crescent Academy PK2?
Crescent Academy PK2 enrolls approximately 249 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Crescent Academy PK2 serve?
Crescent Academy PK2 serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Crescent Academy PK2?
Approximately 14.2:1 students per teacher at Crescent Academy PK2.
How diverse is Crescent Academy PK2?
Crescent Academy PK2 reports a student body of 1% Hispanic, 99% Black.
Who oversees Crescent Academy PK2?
Crescent Academy PK2 is overseen by Crescent Academy in Oakland County.
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