DAVID ELLIS ACADEMY WEST
David Ellis Academy West is a Title I public charter school that is part of the David Ellis Academy West school district, located in REDFORD, MI with about 734 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, David Ellis Academy West has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 West, located in Redford, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates with a focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal character development, and community engagement. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the academy aims to prepare its students not only for high school success but for long-term achievement in a diverse and evolving global society.
Beyond its core curriculum, David Ellis Academy West places a significant emphasis on the holistic development of its students. The school incorporates a range of extracurricular activities and educational initiatives designed to nurture critical thinking, leadership skills, and social responsibility. By maintaining a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community, the academy strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in both their academic pursuits and their personal growth.
For more information, contact David Ellis Academy West at (313) 450-0300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
REDFORD, MI 48240-1348
(313) 450-0300
DAVID ELLIS ACADEMY WEST is a public Title I Charter school in REDFORD, MI with about 734 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Bay Mills Community College - District:
- David Ellis Academy West
- Total Students:
- 734
- Teachers:
- 40.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 734 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DAVID ELLIS ACADEMY WEST is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- White
- 0.1%
- Female
- 54.5%
- Male
- 45.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.