KIPP Detroit Imani Academy

KIPP Detroit Imani Academy is an active, independent charter school district located at 19321 W. Chicago St. in Detroit, Michigan. Operating a single school site within a large city setting in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area, the academy serves as its own local educational agency for federal programs. The district is purposefully designed to focus on early childhood education, offering specialized instruction for young scholars across Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. By concentrating exclusively on these early elementary years, the district aims to establish a strong foundation for academic growth and social development during a child's most critical formative stages.

The academy currently serves a focused student body of 91 children, including 27 kindergarteners, 40 first-grade students, and 24 second-grade students. The student population is predominantly Black (90 students) with a demographic breakdown of 52 female students and 39 male students. To ensure a highly supportive learning environment, KIPP Detroit Imani Academy maintains a comprehensive staffing framework consisting of 25 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes 12.4 FTE classroom teachers alongside 12.6 FTE educational support personnel, allowing the district to maintain a favorable student-to-teacher ratio and deliver individualized care tailored to the needs of early elementary learners.