At a glance
Reported students
256
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
243.5
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary: 256 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 267
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Academy for Business and Technology Elementary
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Dearborn. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Academy for Business and Technology. NCES reports 256 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (69.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%). English learners represent 43.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Academy for Business and Technology Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 43.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic23%
- Black69.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Academy for Business and Technology
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Academy for Business and Technology Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 575 | 0.3 mi |
| William Ford Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 580 | 0.7 mi |
| Lowrey Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 515 | 0.9 mi |
| Geer Park Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 380 | 0.9 mi |
| Iris Becker Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 224 | 1.1 mi |
| Riverside Academy Elementary · Charter · Riverside Academy | PK–05 | 397 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Business and Technology Elementary
What grades does Academy for Business and Technology Elementary serve?
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Academy for Business and Technology.
How many students attend Academy for Business and Technology Elementary?
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary reported 256 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 267 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy for Business and Technology Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 256 students and 16.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Academy for Business and Technology Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Academy for Business and Technology Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Academy for Business and Technology Elementary in?
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary is part of Academy for Business and Technology, based in Melvindale, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academy for Business and Technology Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Miller Elementary School (0.3 mi), William Ford Elementary School (0.7 mi), Lowrey Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.