Rutherford Winans Academy

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction DETROIT, MI Grades PK–08 City: Large Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SchoolScore™ B (72.3)
  • 152 Students
  • 12.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (313)852-0709 Phone
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Rutherford Winans Academy
DETROIT, MI 48235
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ B (72.3)
152
Students
12.0
Teachers
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
(313)852-0709
Phone

Rutherford Winans Academy is a public charter school administered by the Rutherford Winans Academy district in DETROIT, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 152 students enrolled; a 12.7:1 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
152.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 59% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.67:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 20% better
Free Lunch %
92.1%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 67% worse
School Details
School Name
Rutherford Winans Academy
NCESSCH ID
260101201297
State School ID
MI-82748-02701
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
16411 CURTIS ST
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
26006
State Leg. Lower
26005
Latitude
42.42258
Longitude
-83.20982
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
152
Total Students
👩‍🏫
12.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
12.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)12.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 140 92.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Rutherford Winans Academy
LEAID
2601012
State LEA ID
MI-82748
Phone
(313)873-7625
Website
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Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
DETROIT
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$2,625K
Federal Revenue
$657K
State Revenue
$1,867K
Local Revenue
$101K
Total Expenditure
$2,438K
Instruction Exp.
$1,044K
Support Services
$1,386K
Other Current Exp.
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rutherford Winans Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Rutherford Winans Academy?
152 students are enrolled at Rutherford Winans Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Rutherford Winans Academy have?
Rutherford Winans Academy has 12.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Rutherford Winans Academy serve?
Rutherford Winans Academy serves grades PK through 08.
Is Rutherford Winans Academy a charter school?
Rutherford Winans Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Rutherford Winans Academy located in?
Rutherford Winans Academy is located in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Rutherford Winans Academy belong to?
Rutherford Winans Academy is part of the Rutherford Winans Academy school district.
How much does Rutherford Winans Academy spend per student?
The Rutherford Winans Academy district spends approximately $16,039,474 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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