Detroit Community Schools Elementary vs KIPP Detroit Imani Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 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
KIPP Detroit Imani Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
91 students
| Measure | Detroit Community Schools Elementary Detroit, Michigan | KIPP Detroit Imani Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1513 of 1,581 | #1257 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49424 of 50,301 | #42364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 366 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | – |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | – |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Detroit Imani Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 10.1).
- •Detroit Community Schools Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 97.8%).
- •KIPP Detroit Imani Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.6).
- •Detroit Community Schools Elementary is the larger school with 366 students compared with 91.
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 KIPP Detroit Imani Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Detroit Imani Academy ranks higher (23.9 vs 10.1 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 Detroit Community Schools Elementary and KIPP Detroit Imani Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Community Schools Elementary: 366. KIPP Detroit Imani Academy: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Community Schools Elementary and KIPP Detroit Imani Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit Community Schools Elementary is 1513th of 1,581 and KIPP Detroit Imani Academy is 1257th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).