Detroit Leadership Academy K8 vs Fisher Elementary School
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 Leadership Academy K8
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
Fisher Elementary School
Redford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
| Measure | Detroit Leadership Academy K8 Detroit, Michigan | Fisher Elementary School Redford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1523 of 1,581 | #1206 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49571 of 50,301 | #40647 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Detroit | Redford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fisher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 9.5).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 91.2%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.8).
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is the larger school with 486 students compared with 341.
- •Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is a charter school while Fisher Elementary School 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 Detroit Leadership Academy K8 better than Fisher Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fisher Elementary School ranks higher (26.6 vs 9.5 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 Leadership Academy K8 and Fisher Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Redford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8: 486. Fisher Elementary School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Leadership Academy K8 and Fisher Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is 1523rd of 1,581 and Fisher Elementary School is 1206th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).