Commonwealth Community Development Academy

www.cwdacademy.com

Charter School 159 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Commonwealth Community Development Academy (CCDA) is a public charter school located in Hamtramck, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The academy is committed to providing a structured and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic achievement alongside the development of strong character. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for high school success and long-term personal growth.

Beyond academics, the academy places a heavy emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school actively works to foster a sense of partnership between parents, educators, and the surrounding Hamtramck neighborhood, believing that a collaborative approach is essential for student success. Through its mission to integrate quality instruction with community values, CCDA strives to be a pillar of educational opportunity for the families it serves.

159

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Commonwealth Community Development Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Black	152
Asian	1

Black
152 (95.6 %)
White
6 (3.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Commonwealth Community Development Academy
Phone:	(313)366-9470
Website:	http://www.cwdacademy.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 14

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 13