- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 56.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 260017401043 · Detroit, MI Elementary · MID · CHARTER
694 enr · 38.6:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School (339 students)
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences compares
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences reports $14,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~694 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.