Enrollment
335
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Detroit Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Detroit Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260100308307Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit Innovation Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit Innovation Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Innovation Academy ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Innovation Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260100308307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Detroit Innovation Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Detroit Innovation Academy
Detroit Innovation Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 335 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.6% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 335 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #170.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Detroit Innovation Academy spends $9,309 per pupil, 31% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.0% 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 Innovation Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 25.5:1).
Detroit Innovation Academy is a single-school charter district, so Detroit Innovation Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Innovation Academy compares
Detroit Innovation 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
77.6%
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
$9,309
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 + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 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 98.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Detroit Innovation Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Detroit Innovation Academy, which includes Detroit Innovation Academy.
$9,309
Per student
-31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.2%
State 75.8%
Federal 22.0%
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.
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 (~335 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Detroit Innovation Academy
How many students attend Detroit Innovation Academy?
Detroit Innovation Academy has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Innovation Academy is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detroit Innovation Academy?
92.6% of students at Detroit Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Detroit Innovation Academy is African American at 98.5% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit Innovation Academy?
Detroit Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Innovation Academy rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Innovation Academy ranks #5 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.
Is Detroit Innovation Academy a good school?
Detroit Innovation Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Innovation Academy?
None; Detroit Innovation Academy is a single-school charter district, and Detroit Innovation Academy is its only campus.
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