Barack Obama Leadership Academy

www.timbuktuacademy.org

Charter School 333 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Timbuktu Academy, located on East Canfield Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school committed to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in cultural awareness and character development. The academy emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster academic excellence while instilling a strong sense of community, discipline, and pride in its students. By integrating a traditional curriculum with values-based learning, the school seeks to prepare its student body for success in secondary education and beyond, with a focus on holistic growth.

The school operates as part of the Detroit charter network and focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Its programming often highlights the importance of historical context and identity, ensuring that students feel connected to their heritage as they master core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. Through its mission, Timbuktu Academy serves as a cornerstone for families in the local community looking for a structured, culturally conscious educational option for their children.

333

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Black	332
American Indian	1

Black
332 (99.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Phone:	(313)823-6000
Website:	http://www.timbuktuacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 42

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 18