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Alumni: what's one memory from Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
754
Elementary
DISTRICT 461 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT·NCES 260110301676
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts
18440 HOOVER ST, DETROIT, MI 48205 · (313) 866-6700 · Wayne County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL754 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
716 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 83 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 98 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 92 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 82 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 75 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 98 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 71 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 75 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 80 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (83) is about the same size as its 8th grade class (80).
Student demographics
6%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts this school | 754 | 95.0% | N/A |
| Fisher Magnet Academy DETROIT | 758 | 95.8% | N/A |
| Academy of Warren WARREN | 817 | 96.7% | N/A |
| Chandler Park Academy Elementary HARPER WOODS | 817 | 93.8% | N/A |
| Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science DETROIT | 692 | 92.5% | 21.0% |
| Gompers ElementaryMiddle School DETROIT | 749 | 91.3% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 754 | #42 of 1,630 | #19 of 301 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.6:1 | #1,233 of 1,424 | #231 of 281 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 5.7% | #1,350 of 1,424 | #221 of 281 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 95.0% | #75 of 1,563 | #34 of 294 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.6% | #326 of 440 | #72 of 91 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
754
+28 (+4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
was 19.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 754 | 40.6 | 18.6:1 | 95% (716) |
| 2023-24 | 789 | 39.4 | 20.0:1 | 93% (732) |
| 2022-23 | 793 | 38.1 | 20.8:1 | 93% (734) |
| 2020-21 | 726 | 38 | 19.1:1 | 90% (657) |
| 2017-18 | 728 | 29.3 | 24.9:1 | 87% (632) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (728 to 754); teachers up 39% (29.3 to 40.6).
About Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is a high-enrollment elementary school with its address in DETROIT, Michigan. It serves 754 students in pre-K through 8. The average among elementary schools in Michigan is roughly 369 students; this school is 104% above that.
The district for Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is Detroit Public Schools Community District, with 103 schools and 48,448 students.
Black students make up 97% of enrollment at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts. For comparison, the population of Wayne County is roughly 37% Black. Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts's diversity index is 6%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reported 40.6 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 18.6:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Eligible students account for 95% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Among public schools in Wayne County, the average eligibility rate is 66%.
Wayne County census figures show that the median household income is $60,539, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 28% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 16%. There are 573 public schools in Wayne County, enrolling about 259,786 students in all.
Nearest public school: Osborn High School, about 0.3 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts's location as City: Large.
Federal data show a 4% enrollment increase, from 726 in 2020-21 to 754 in 2024-25.
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Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Cass Technical High SchoolHigh · 2,493 students
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- Earhart ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 1,002 students
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- Munger ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 954 students
Other schools in DETROIT
- Cass Technical High SchoolHigh · 2,493 students
- Western International High SchoolHigh · 1,959 students
- Renaissance High SchoolHigh · 1,197 students
- Oakland International Academy 28Middle · 1,034 students
- Earhart ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 1,002 students
- Martin Luther King Jr Senior High SchoolHigh · 976 students
Nearby schools
- Osborn High School0.3 mi · 403
- Turning Point Academy0.4 mi · 42
- Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School1.2 mi · 296
- Trix Academy1.2 mi · 302
- Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy1.4 mi · 541
- Marion Law Academy1.5 mi · 386
Frequently asked questions
About Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre ArtsWhat is the total enrollment at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts enrolls approximately 754 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts serve?
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?
Approximately 18.6:1 students per teacher at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts.
How diverse is Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts reports a student body of 1% White, 1% Hispanic, 97% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is overseen by Detroit Public Schools Community District in Wayne County.
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