Caniff Liberty Academy

www.canifflibertyacademy.com/

Charter School 501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Caniff Liberty Academy is a public charter school located in Hamtramck, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under the educational management of Choice Schools Associates, the academy is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that focuses on preparing students for high school success. The school emphasizes a structured learning atmosphere and places a strong value on character development, community involvement, and the individual growth of its diverse student body.

Situated in the heart of a vibrant, multicultural city, Caniff Liberty Academy aims to foster a supportive partnership between parents, teachers, and the local community. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating unique enrichment programs intended to engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional well-being, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, globally-minded citizens within the Hamtramck area and beyond.

501

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caniff Liberty Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Black	67
Asian	173
Two or More	2

White
259 (51.7 %)
Asian
173 (34.5 %)
Black
67 (13.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Caniff Liberty Academy
Phone:	(248)327-7673
Website:	http://www.canifflibertyacademy.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	558
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 67

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 55