Detroit Community Schools Elementary vs WashingtonParks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 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
WashingtonParks Academy
Redford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
| Measure | Detroit Community Schools Elementary Detroit, Michigan | WashingtonParks Academy Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1513 of 1,581 | #1563 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49424 of 50,301 | #50052 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 366 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 42.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 10% |
| city | Detroit | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Community Schools Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.1 vs 6.8).
- •WashingtonParks Academy does better on math proficiency (10% vs 0.5%).
- •WashingtonParks Academy does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •Detroit Community Schools Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 90.2%).
- •Detroit Community Schools Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 42.2).
- •WashingtonParks Academy is the larger school with 591 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 WashingtonParks Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Community Schools Elementary ranks higher (10.1 vs 6.8 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 WashingtonParks Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Community Schools Elementary: 366. WashingtonParks Academy: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Community Schools Elementary and WashingtonParks Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit Community Schools Elementary is 1513th of 1,581 and WashingtonParks Academy is 1563rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).