At a glance
Reported students
486
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
378.5
Detroit Leadership Academy K8: 486 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
16.8:1 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
- 465
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Detroit Leadership Academy K8
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Detroit. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Detroit Leadership Academy. NCES reports 486 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, 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 (98.6%) and multiracial (1%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Detroit Leadership Academy K8
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 7.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White0.4%
- Hispanic0%
- Black98.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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 Detroit Leadership Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Detroit Leadership Academy K8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WashingtonParks Academy Elementary · Charter · Washington-Parks Academy | KG–08 | 591 | 0.8 mi |
| Detroit Community Schools Elementary Elementary · Charter · Detroit Community Schools | PK–08 | 366 | 1.2 mi |
| Gompers ElementaryMiddle School Elementary · Detroit Public Schools Community District | PK–08 | 749 | 1.4 mi |
| Fisher Elementary School Elementary · South Redford School District | PK–05 | 341 | 1.4 mi |
| Jane Addams Elementary School Elementary · South Redford School District | PK–05 | 297 | 1.5 mi |
| Vandenberg Elementary School Elementary · South Redford School District | PK–05 | 280 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Leadership Academy K8
What grades does Detroit Leadership Academy K8 serve?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Detroit Leadership Academy.
How many students attend Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 465 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 486 students and 29 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 Detroit Leadership Academy K8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 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 Detroit Leadership Academy K8 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.2% 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 Detroit Leadership Academy K8 in?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is part of Detroit Leadership Academy, based in Detroit, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include WashingtonParks Academy (0.8 mi), Detroit Community Schools Elementary (1.2 mi), Gompers ElementaryMiddle School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.