The Dearborn Academy

19310 FORD RD
DEARBORN, MI 48128

www.thedearbornacademy.org/

Charter School 515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Dearborn Academy is a public charter school located in Dearborn, Michigan, serving students in grades Kindergarten through 8th. The academy operates with a mission to provide a rigorous, well-rounded academic experience that emphasizes character development and critical thinking. By maintaining a structured educational environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in high school and beyond, fostering a community that values both scholastic achievement and personal responsibility.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating core values such as respect, integrity, and diligence into the daily classroom experience. Beyond standard academics, The Dearborn Academy places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, encouraging parents to take an active role in their child's educational journey. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive campus culture, the academy strives to bridge the gap between traditional learning and the practical skills necessary for students to become productive members of society.

515

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Dearborn Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	186
Black	53
Asian	1
American Indian	1

White
274 (53.2 %)
Hispanic
186 (36.1 %)
Black
53 (10.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	The Dearborn Academy
Phone:	(313)982-1300
Website:	http://www.thedearbornacademy.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 60