DAVID ELLIS ACADEMY

David Ellis Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the David Ellis Academy school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 340 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, David Ellis Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

David Ellis Academy is a public charter school located on Schaefer Highway in Detroit, Michigan, dedicated to serving the educational needs of students in the local community. The academy operates with a mission focused on fostering academic excellence and character development within a structured and supportive learning environment. By emphasizing core subjects and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for success in both their future academic endeavors and their roles as responsible, contributing members of society.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous educational experience that integrates traditional curriculum with values-based learning. David Ellis Academy emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents to cultivate a high-achieving school culture. Through its tailored approach to instruction and a focus on community engagement, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide Detroit families with a viable, dedicated choice for their children’s K-8 education.

For more information, contact David Ellis Academy at (313) 450-0642 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.