Enrollment
694
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260017401043Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #27 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #27 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences · Michigan
NCES ID 260017401043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+121% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is a high-poverty, large charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 694 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Michigan schools and 121% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 96.1% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 694 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #137, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Detroit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Voyageur Academy (789 students): Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (38.6:1 vs 25.5:1).
Its district, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences, also runs Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School (339 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences compares
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38.6:1 | ▲ 121% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 77% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
38.6:1
students per teacher
- 121% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
65.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 99.3%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 99.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.4, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences, which includes Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences.
$12,991
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.7%
State 71.8%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 56.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Detroit
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Voyageur Academy
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Legacy Charter Academy
Standard public school
738 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
707 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Standard public school
378 students 18:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~694 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
How many students attend Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences has 694 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is 38.6:1, which is 121% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 146% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
96.1% of students at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is African American at 99.3% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #27 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Detroit on the city page.
Is Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences a good school?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Besides Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences also operates Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School (339 students). See the Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences district page for the complete list.
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