Detroit Leadership Academy K8

Charter School 486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Detroit Leadership Academy (DLA) Elementary, located on Virgil Street in Detroit, is a public charter school dedicated to fostering academic excellence and character development within the local community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, striving to prepare students not only for middle school success but also for long-term achievement. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with a strong focus on leadership qualities, the academy aims to empower its students to become confident, responsible, and engaged citizens.

A core component of the DLA experience is its commitment to a supportive and structured school culture. The academy places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that every child receives the individualized attention and resources necessary to thrive. Through its mission to cultivate "champions," the school focuses on building resilience and a strong work ethic, providing a foundation for students in Detroit to excel academically and socially in an ever-changing world.

486

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Detroit Leadership Academy K8
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Black	479
Two or More	5

Black
479 (98.6%)
Two or More
5 (1.0%)
White
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Leadership Academy
Phone:	(313)242-1500
Website:	http://detroitleadership.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 53

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 51