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MacDowell Preparatory Academy

Detroit, Michigan · Grades PreK to 8 · MacDowell Preparatory Academy

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About MacDowell Preparatory Academy

MacDowell Preparatory Academy serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public charter school in Detroit, Michigan. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 362 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Detroit. With about 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.5 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 116 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wayne County.

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School facts

Address4201 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48221
Phone(313) 494-8141
School districtMacDowell Preparatory Academy
GradesPreK to 8
Students (2024-25)362
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)22
Students per teacher16.5
Charter schoolYes
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, large, Wayne County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260103304769). 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 MacDowell Preparatory Academy serve?

MacDowell Preparatory Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend MacDowell Preparatory Academy?

MacDowell Preparatory Academy reported 362 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MacDowell Preparatory Academy?

About 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 362 students and 22 teachers in federal data.

Is MacDowell Preparatory Academy a public or charter school?

MacDowell Preparatory Academy is a public charter school.

What school district is MacDowell Preparatory Academy in?

MacDowell Preparatory Academy is part of MacDowell Preparatory Academy.

Where is MacDowell Preparatory Academy located?

MacDowell Preparatory Academy is at 4201 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48221. The phone number is (313) 494-8141.

How many other schools are near MacDowell Preparatory Academy?

There are 116 other schools within 5 miles of MacDowell Preparatory Academy in our directory.

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