Henderson Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Detroit, Michigan 48228 · Detroit Public Schools Community District
#1542 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#49837 of 50,301 nationally
About Henderson Academy
Henderson Academy is a public elementary located in Detroit, in the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 558 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 8.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1542nd of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (25th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 558.
There are 165 schools in Detroit; Henderson Academy ranks 131st of 151 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)6%
- Reading proficiency (30%)10%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Henderson Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 6%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Henderson Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Detroit Innovation Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
335 students · 1.3 km away
Cody High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
563 students · 1.4 km away
Detroit Premier Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
706 students · 1.7 km away
Dossin ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students · 2.1 km away
KIPP Detroit Imani Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
91 students · 2.1 km away
Mann Learning Community
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students · 2.5 km away
Oakman Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
253 students · 2.5 km away
Unis Middle School
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students · 2.6 km away
McCollough Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 2.6 km away
Gardner Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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557 students
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559 students
Clare Primary School
Clare · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
557 students
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham
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560 students
Pierce Elementary School
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556 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson Academy a good school?
Henderson Academy has a Success Index (US) of 8.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1542 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Henderson Academy rank in Michigan?
Henderson Academy ranks #1542 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #49837 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Henderson Academy?
Henderson Academy had 558 students in 2025.
Is Henderson Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Henderson Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Henderson Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henderson Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.