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Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Detroit, Michigan · Grades K to 8 · Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Charter school
About Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Located in Detroit, Michigan, Barack Obama Leadership Academy is a public charter school for kindergarten through grade 8. Enrollment was 329 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Detroit. With about 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 41.1 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wayne County. Families comparing options will find 98 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 10800 E Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48214 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (313) 823-6000 |
| School district | Barack Obama Leadership Academy |
| Grades | K to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 329 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 8 |
| Students per teacher | 41.1 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, large, Wayne County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260017801047). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Barack Obama Leadership Academy serve?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy serves kindergarten through grade 8.
How many students attend Barack Obama Leadership Academy?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy reported 329 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Leadership Academy?
About 41.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 329 students and 8 teachers in federal data.
Is Barack Obama Leadership Academy a public or charter school?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is a public charter school.
What school district is Barack Obama Leadership Academy in?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is part of Barack Obama Leadership Academy.
Where is Barack Obama Leadership Academy located?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is at 10800 E Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48214. The phone number is (313) 823-6000.
How many other schools are near Barack Obama Leadership Academy?
There are 98 other schools within 5 miles of Barack Obama Leadership Academy in our directory.
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