Overview
Blackwell Institute is a public elementary serving grades 2–8 in DETROIT, Michigan. The school enrolls 117 students. It is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
117 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span2–8
DistrictDetroit Public Schools Community District
County26163
CityDETROIT
ZIP48213
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260110301298
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment117
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %87%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)