How do these districts compare?
| Metric | David Ellis Academy West | Detroit Achievement Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Redford, Michigan | Detroit, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 663 | 672 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | David Ellis Academy West | Detroit Achievement Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,353 | $11,415 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.6% | 22.9% |
| State Revenue | 79.3% | 71.1% |
| Local Revenue | 2.1% | 6.1% |
David Ellis Academy West
Federal State Local
Detroit Achievement Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | David Ellis Academy West | Detroit Achievement Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0% | 18.8% |
| African American | 99.4% | 74.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.6% | 65.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | David Ellis Academy West | Detroit Achievement Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 711:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.4% | 23.7% |
School Types
David Ellis Academy West
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Detroit Achievement Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.