Detroit Community Schools Elementary vs Detroit Leadership Academy K8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Community Schools Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
366 students
Detroit Leadership Academy K8
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
| Measure | Detroit Community Schools Elementary Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Leadership Academy K8 Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1513 of 1,581 | #1523 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49424 of 50,301 | #49571 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 366 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.1 vs 9.5).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 0.5%).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Detroit Community Schools Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 91.2%).
- •Detroit Community Schools Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.8).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is the larger school with 486 students compared with 366.
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 Detroit Community Schools Elementary better than Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
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 Detroit Community Schools Elementary and Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Community Schools Elementary: 366. Detroit Leadership Academy K8: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Community Schools Elementary and Detroit Leadership Academy K8 rank in Michigan?
Detroit Community Schools Elementary is 1513th of 1,581 and Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is 1523rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).