Crescent Academy Elementary vs Old Redford Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crescent Academy Elementary
Southfield · Charter elementary · Grades 3–6
265 students
Old Redford Academy Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
265 students
| Measure | Crescent Academy Elementary Southfield, Michigan | Old Redford Academy Elementary Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1512 of 1,581 | #1483 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49421 of 50,301 | #48975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 265 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 17% |
| city | Southfield | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Redford Academy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.7 vs 10.1).
- •Old Redford Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Crescent Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Old Redford Academy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 98.5%).
- •Crescent Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.9).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crescent Academy Elementary better than Old Redford Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Old Redford Academy Elementary ranks higher (11.7 vs 10.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crescent Academy Elementary and Old Redford Academy Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Southfield and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crescent Academy Elementary: 265. Old Redford Academy Elementary: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crescent Academy Elementary and Old Redford Academy Elementary rank in Michigan?
Crescent Academy Elementary is 1512th of 1,581 and Old Redford Academy Elementary is 1483rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).