Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy

Detroit Public Schools Community District

457 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy, located in the Springwells neighborhood of Detroit, is a specialized K-8 school within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to bilingualism and biliteracy, offering a robust dual-language immersion program that allows students to achieve academic proficiency in both English and Spanish. By integrating language learning into the core curriculum, the academy fosters a multicultural environment that prepares students to thrive in a globalized society while honoring the rich heritage of its surrounding community.

Beyond its linguistic focus, Neinas emphasizes a holistic approach to education by prioritizing academic rigor, cultural responsiveness, and strong family-school partnerships. The school serves as a vital community hub, utilizing its unique programming to bridge cultural divides and promote high expectations for all students. With a mission rooted in equity and access, Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy strives to develop confident, bilingual, and bi-literate critical thinkers who are well-equipped for success in high school and beyond.

457

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	385
Black	49
Two or More	4

Hispanic
385 (84.2%)
Black
49 (10.7%)
White
19 (4.2%)
Two or More
4 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone:	(313)849-3701
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 44

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 64