David Ellis Academy West

19800 BEECH DALY RD
REDFORD, MI 48240

www.davidellisacademywest.com/

Charter School 663 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

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.

663

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David Ellis Academy West
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	5
Black	657
Two or More	1

Black
657 (99.1 %)
Hispanic
5 (0.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	David Ellis Academy West
Phone:	(313)450-0300
Website:	http://www.davidellisacademywest.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	606
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 65

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 76