Enrollment
901
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Federal NCES profile for Detroit Edison Public School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260023201202Charter 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 Edison Public School Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #72 of 75
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit Edison Public School Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Edison Public School Academy ranks #72 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Edison Public School Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260023201202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Detroit Edison Public School Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Detroit Edison Public School Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 901 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Michigan schools and 84% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 901 students.
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 156 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #151, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Detroit Edison Public School Academy spends $10,046 per pupil, 26% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Detroit's public schools, it stands alongside Earhart Elementarymiddle School (1,002 students): Detroit Edison Public School Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32.2:1 vs 20.4:1).
Its district, Detroit Edison Public School Academy, also runs Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School (419 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 Edison Public School Academy compares
Detroit Edison Public School Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.2:1 | ▲ 84% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.2:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$10,046
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 95.9%
Asian 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Detroit Edison Public School Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Detroit Edison Public School Academy, which includes Detroit Edison Public School Academy.
$10,046
Per student
-26%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.3%
State 88.1%
Federal 8.6%
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 Edison Public School Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit Edison Public School Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Detroit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Munger Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
954 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
876 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Standard public school
855 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Davison Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
765 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Standard public school
582 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~901 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Detroit Edison Public School Academy
How many students attend Detroit Edison Public School Academy?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy has 901 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Edison Public School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Edison Public School Academy is 32.2:1, which is 84% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 105% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detroit Edison Public School Academy?
69.5% of students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit Edison Public School Academy?
The largest demographic group at Detroit Edison Public School Academy is African American at 95.9% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit Edison Public School Academy?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy 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 Edison Public School Academy rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Edison Public School Academy ranks #72 of 75 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 schools in Detroit on the city page.
Is Detroit Edison Public School Academy a good school?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Edison Public School Academy?
Besides Detroit Edison Public School Academy, Detroit Edison Public School Academy also operates Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School (419 students). See the Detroit Edison Public School Academy district page for the complete list.
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