David Ellis Academy

Other Charter Supplemental Virtual DETROIT, MI Grades PK–12 City: Large Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SchoolScore™ C (66.2)

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
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)14.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% 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
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about David Ellis Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend David Ellis Academy?
206 students are enrolled at David Ellis Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does David Ellis Academy have?
David Ellis Academy has 14.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does David Ellis Academy serve?
David Ellis Academy serves grades PK through 12.
Is David Ellis Academy a charter school?
David Ellis Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is David Ellis Academy located in?
David Ellis Academy is located in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does David Ellis Academy belong to?
David Ellis Academy is part of the David Ellis Academy school district.
How much does David Ellis Academy spend per student?
The David Ellis Academy district spends approximately $19,228,155 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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