John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Elementary Supplemental Virtual DETROIT, MI Grades PK–08 City: Large Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SchoolScore™ D (54.2)
  • 879 Students
  • 49.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (313)866-9600 Phone
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John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
DETROIT, MI 48227
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ D (54.2)
879
Students
49.0
Teachers
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
(313)866-9600
Phone

John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is a public Elementary school located in DETROIT, MICHIGAN, operated by the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district. It serves grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 879 students enrolled; a 17.9:1 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
879.0
State avg: 372.0
▲ 136% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.94:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 13% worse
Free Lunch %
94.8%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 72% worse
School Details
School Name
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
NCESSCH ID
260110304756
State School ID
MI-82015-02036
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
15850 STRATHMOOR ST
City
DETROIT
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48227
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
26004
Latitude
42.40861
Longitude
-83.18662
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
879
Total Students
👩‍🏫
49.0
Teachers FTE
📐
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
49.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)49.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 833 94.8%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community District
LEAID
2601103
State LEA ID
MI-82015
Phone
(313)873-7922
Website
http://www.detroitk12.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
DETROIT
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,458,971K
Federal Revenue
$655,823K
State Revenue
$687,775K
Local Revenue
$115,373K
Total Expenditure
$1,123,599K
Instruction Exp.
$502,535K
Support Services
$524,770K
Other Current Exp.
$40,866K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

1
Coleman A Young Elementary School
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0.2 mi
2
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3
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DETROIT · High
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4
Jerry L White Center
DETROIT · High
0.7 mi
5
AdamsYoung Building
DETROIT · Elementary
0.8 mi
6
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies
DETROIT · Elementary
0.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy?
879 students are enrolled at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy have?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy has 49.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy serve?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy serves grades PK through 08.
Is John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy a charter school?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is not a charter school.
What metro area is John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy located in?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is located in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy belong to?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district.
How much does Detroit Public Schools Community District spend per student?
The Detroit Public Schools Community District district spends approximately $1,278,269,625 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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