Barack Obama Leadership Academy

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction DETROIT, MI Grades KG–08 City: Large Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SchoolScore™ F (45)
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Barack Obama Leadership Academy
DETROIT, MI 48214
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ F (45)
329
Students
8.0
Teachers
41.1:1
Student:Teacher
(313)823-6000
Phone
http://www.obamaacademy.org
Website

Barack Obama Leadership Academy is a public charter Elementary school located in DETROIT, MICHIGAN, operated by the Barack Obama Leadership Academy school district. It serves grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 329 students enrolled; a 41.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
329.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 12% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
41.13:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 160% worse
Free Lunch %
92.4%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 68% worse
School Details
School Name
Barack Obama Leadership Academy
NCESSCH ID
260017801047
State School ID
MI-82933-08572
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
10800 E CANFIELD ST
City
DETROIT
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48214
County
Wayne County
Metro Area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
2613
State Leg. Upper
26003
State Leg. Lower
26009
Latitude
42.38086
Longitude
-82.986
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
329
Total Students
👩‍🏫
8.0
Teachers FTE
📐
41.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
8.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)8.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 304 92.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Barack Obama Leadership Academy
LEAID
2600178
State LEA ID
MI-82933
Phone
(313)823-6000
Website
http://www.obamaacademy.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
DETROIT
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$5,452K
Federal Revenue
$1,807K
State Revenue
$3,552K
Local Revenue
$93K
Total Expenditure
$5,270K
Instruction Exp.
$2,160K
Support Services
$2,639K
Other Current Exp.
$370K
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Barack Obama Leadership Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Barack Obama Leadership Academy?
329 students are enrolled at Barack Obama Leadership Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Barack Obama Leadership Academy have?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy has 8.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 41.1:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Leadership Academy serve?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy serves grades KG through 08.
Is Barack Obama Leadership Academy a charter school?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Barack Obama Leadership Academy located in?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is located in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Barack Obama Leadership Academy belong to?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is part of the Barack Obama Leadership Academy school district.
How much does Barack Obama Leadership Academy spend per student?
The Barack Obama Leadership Academy district spends approximately $16,018,237 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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