- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Detroit Achievement Academy
Federal NCES profile for Detroit Achievement Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260104808503Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit Achievement Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit Achievement Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Achievement Academy ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Achievement Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260104808503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Detroit Achievement Academy grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 260104808503 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
352 enr · 18.5:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit Prep (418 students)
Detroit Achievement Academy grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Detroit Achievement Academy compares
Detroit Achievement Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$11,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
18
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 96.6%
White 2.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Detroit Achievement Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Achievement Academy reports $11,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Detroit Achievement Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Prep | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit Achievement Academy'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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Achievement Academy
How many students attend Detroit Achievement Academy?
Detroit Achievement Academy has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Achievement Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Achievement Academy is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detroit Achievement Academy?
86.8% of students at Detroit Achievement Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit Achievement Academy?
The largest demographic group at Detroit Achievement Academy is African American at 96.6% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit Achievement Academy?
Detroit Achievement Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Achievement Academy rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Achievement Academy ranks #3 of 10 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 Achievement Academy?
Besides Detroit Achievement Academy, Detroit Achievement Academy also operates Detroit Prep (418 students). See the Detroit Achievement Academy district page for the complete list.