Detroit Edison Public School Academy

1903 WILKINS ST
DETROIT, MI 48207

www.detroitedisonpsa.org

Charter School 832 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Detroit Edison Public School Academy (DEPSA) is a prominent charter school located in the Eastern Market district of Detroit. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy is known for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on preparing students for high school success and beyond. The school operates with a mission centered on providing a high-quality, character-based education that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a disciplined and supportive community for its diverse student body.

Beyond its standard curriculum, DEPSA is recognized for its commitment to the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning and character development into the daily classroom experience. The school often leverages its location in the heart of Detroit to offer unique learning opportunities and community engagement. By maintaining high expectations and utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction, Detroit Edison Public School Academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that its students are well-prepared to excel in competitive secondary school environments.

832

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

29.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	815
Asian	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Black
815 (98.0 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
Two or More
6 (0.7 %)
White
2 (0.2 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Phone:	(313)833-1100
Website:	http://www.detroitedisonpsa.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	832
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	650
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 102

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 100

Grade 8 96