David Ellis Academy
- 206 Students
- 14.5 Teachers (FTE)
- 14.2:1 Student:Teacher
- PK–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (313)450-0642 Phone
- http://www.davidellisacademy.com Website
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David Ellis Academy
DETROIT, MI 48235
Other ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–12 SchoolScore™ C (66.2)
206
Students
14.5
Teachers
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
(313)450-0642
Phone
http://www.davidellisacademy.com
Website
David Ellis Academy is a public charter school administered by the David Ellis Academy district in DETROIT, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Other level for students in grades PK–12.
Key statistics: 206 students enrolled; a 14.2:1 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 Other School Average
Enrollment
206.0
State avg: 287.0
▼ 28% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.21:1
State avg: 17.3:1
▼ 18% better
Free Lunch %
92.7%
State avg: 64.4%
▲ 44% worse
School Details
School Name
David Ellis Academy
NCESSCH ID
260023401204
State School ID
MI-82947-08670
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
18977 SCHAEFER HWY
City
DETROIT
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48235
County
Wayne County
Metro Area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
2612
State Leg. Upper
26008
State Leg. Lower
26005
Latitude
42.43026
Longitude
-83.1808
Grades Offered
Pre-K
Kindergarten
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
206
Total Students
14.5
Teachers FTE
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
14.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 14.5 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 191 | 92.7% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
David Ellis Academy
LEAID
2600234
State LEA ID
MI-82947
Phone
(313)450-0642
Website
http://davidellisacademy.com
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
DETROIT
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$3,968K
Federal Revenue
$1,502K
State Revenue
$2,332K
Local Revenue
$134K
Total Expenditure
$3,961K
Instruction Exp.
$2,291K
Support Services
$1,411K
Other Current Exp.
$214K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about David Ellis Academy, answered using official NCES data.