David Ellis Academy

www.davidellisacademy.com

Charter School 206 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

David Ellis Academy is a public charter school located on Schaefer Highway in Detroit, Michigan, dedicated to serving the educational needs of students in the local community. The academy operates with a mission focused on fostering academic excellence and character development within a structured and supportive learning environment. By emphasizing core subjects and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for success in both their future academic endeavors and their roles as responsible, contributing members of society.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous educational experience that integrates traditional curriculum with values-based learning. David Ellis Academy emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents to cultivate a high-achieving school culture. Through its tailored approach to instruction and a focus on community engagement, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide Detroit families with a viable, dedicated choice for their children’s K-8 education.

206

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David Ellis Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	205

Black
205 (99.5%)
Hispanic
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	David Ellis Academy
Phone:	(313)450-0642
Website:	http://www.davidellisacademy.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 23

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 20