Overview
MadisonCarver Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in DETROIT, Michigan. The school enrolls 261 students. It is part of the Madison-Carver Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.
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
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
261 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictMadison-Carver Academy
County26163
CityDETROIT
ZIP48219
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260100808372
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment261
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 %97%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)