Carstens ElementaryMiddle School vs Detroit Enterprise Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
266 students
Detroit Enterprise Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
686 students
| Measure | Carstens ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Enterprise Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1446 of 1,581 | #1323 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48200 of 50,301 | #44586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 266 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 24% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Enterprise Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 13.7).
- •Detroit Enterprise Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 14%).
- •Detroit Enterprise Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 13%).
- •Detroit Enterprise Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 95.5%).
- •Carstens ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.1).
- •Detroit Enterprise Academy is the larger school with 686 students compared with 266.
- •Carstens ElementaryMiddle School is a public school while Detroit Enterprise 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 Carstens ElementaryMiddle School better than Detroit Enterprise Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Enterprise Academy ranks higher (20.4 vs 13.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carstens ElementaryMiddle School and Detroit Enterprise Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School: 266. Detroit Enterprise Academy: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carstens ElementaryMiddle School and Detroit Enterprise Academy rank in Michigan?
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School is 1446th of 1,581 and Detroit Enterprise Academy is 1323rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).