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David Ellis Academy

Detroit, Michigan · Grades PreK to 12 · David Ellis Academy

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About David Ellis Academy

Located in Detroit, Michigan, David Ellis Academy is a public charter school for pre-K through grade 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 206 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter schools in Detroit. With about 14.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.2 students per teacher. David Ellis Academy runs 2 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 120 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wayne County.

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School facts

Address	18977 Schaefer Hwy, Detroit, MI 48235
Phone	(313) 450-0642
School district	David Ellis Academy
Grades	PreK to 12
Students (2024-25)	206
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	14.5
Students per teacher	14.2
Charter school	Yes
School type	Regular
Level	Other
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Wayne County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260023401204). 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 David Ellis Academy serve?

David Ellis Academy serves pre-K through grade 12.

How many students attend David Ellis Academy?

David Ellis Academy reported 206 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at David Ellis Academy?

About 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 206 students and 14.5 teachers in federal data.

Is David Ellis Academy a public or charter school?

David Ellis Academy is a public charter school.

What school district is David Ellis Academy in?

David Ellis Academy is part of David Ellis Academy. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/david-ellis-academy/

Where is David Ellis Academy located?

David Ellis Academy is at 18977 Schaefer Hwy, Detroit, MI 48235. The phone number is (313) 450-0642.

How many other schools are near David Ellis Academy?

There are 120 other schools within 5 miles of David Ellis Academy in our directory.