George Crockett Academy

George Crockett Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in DETROIT, Michigan, administered by George Crockett Academy. Its enrollment is 341 students, spread over pre-K through 8.

George Crockett Academy operates as its own local education agency.

Black students account for 99% of the school's enrollment. Among all residents of Wayne County, the Black share is about 37%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 2%.

George Crockett Academy has 23.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14.4:1. Elementary schools in Michigan have an average ratio of 15.8:1. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 100%. That rate is above the 66% average among public schools in Wayne County.

The county, Wayne County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $60,539, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 16% of residents are in poverty. The county has 573 public schools and about 259,786 students.

Among nearby public schools, Detroit Lions Academy is closest at about 0.2 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.

On the NCES locale scale, the school is City: Large. The school is a charter school, funded with public money and operated under a charter agreement.

Over 4 years, enrollment decreased by 50 students, from 391 to 341. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (14.4:1) than in 2020-21 (17.0:1).

This page is set up for the George Crockett Academy community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.