Bates Academy vs David Ellis Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
773 students
David Ellis Academy
Detroit · Charter other · Grades PK–12
206 students
| Measure | Bates Academy Detroit, Michigan | David Ellis Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #670 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #24176 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 773 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 7.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bates Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 7.5%).
- •Bates Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 22%).
- •Bates Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 92.7%).
- •David Ellis Academy does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.4).
- •Bates Academy is the larger school with 773 students compared with 206.
- •Bates Academy is a public school while David Ellis Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bates Academy better than David Ellis Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bates Academy and David Ellis Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Academy: 773. David Ellis Academy: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Academy and David Ellis Academy rank in Michigan?
Bates Academy is 670th of 1,581 and David Ellis Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).