David Ellis Academy vs Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Ellis Academy
Detroit · Charter other · Grades PK–12
206 students
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
715 students
| Measure | David Ellis Academy Detroit, Michigan | Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1163 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #39120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 206 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 25% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies does better on math proficiency (25% vs 7.5%).
- •Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 92.7%).
- •David Ellis Academy does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is the larger school with 715 students compared with 206.
- •David Ellis Academy is a charter school while Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is a public 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 David Ellis Academy better than Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
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 David Ellis Academy and Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Ellis Academy: 206. Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Ellis Academy and Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies rank in Michigan?
David Ellis Academy is unranked and Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is 1163rd of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).