Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences

www.daasdistrict.org

Charter School 694 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences (DAAS) is a prominent public charter school district located in the Rivertown neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy is widely recognized for its dual focus on rigorous academic instruction and a deep commitment to the arts. By integrating disciplines such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts into the core curriculum, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who possess both strong critical thinking skills and a creative outlet for self-expression.

Beyond its artistic programming, DAAS emphasizes character development and community involvement as pillars of its educational philosophy. The school’s mission is to provide a nurturing environment that empowers urban youth to excel academically while fostering a sense of discipline and cultural awareness. Through its location on East Jefferson Avenue, the academy serves as a central educational hub in the city, striving to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond by maintaining high behavioral expectations and a focus on college and career readiness.

694

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
Demographic	Student Count
Black	689
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
689 (99.3%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
Phone:	(313)259-1744
Website:	http://www.daasdistrict.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	665
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 122