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Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus

21605 W 7 MILE RD, DETROIT, MI 48219 · (313) 541-7619 · Wayne County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL847 STUDENTS
Enrollment
847
Elementary
DISTRICT 501 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
49 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
845 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 55%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
68
Grade 1
83
Grade 2
109
Grade 3
109
Grade 4
91
Grade 5
83
Grade 6
108
Grade 7
99
Grade 8
97
Student demographics
Hispanic
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 9%
Black
843100%
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 18%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
43651%
Female
41149%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
847
-140 (-14%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
was 30.4:1
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
100%
was 100%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus

Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus, a big primary school in DETROIT, Michigan, operated by Detroit Service Learning Academy, educates 847 students, covering grades pre-K through 8. That puts it 130% above the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 369 students.

Across the 3 schools in Detroit Service Learning Academy (1,504 students total), Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus logs that nearly all students (100%) are Black. That is noticeably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 37%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.8:1, putting Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Wayne County (around 66%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the area at large, census data for Wayne County shows the typical household earns roughly $60,539 per year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 16%. In all, Wayne County runs 573 public schools (combined enrollment of about 259,786 students), of which Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus is one.

The closest other public school is Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a metropolitan area. Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus has declined 14%, going from 987 students in 2018 to 847 in 2025. Class-load math has tightened: from 30.4:1 in 2018 to 17.1:1 in 2025.

On this page, the feed for Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Wayne County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
District
Detroit Service Learning Academy
Address
21605 W 7 MILE RD, DETROIT, MI 48219
Phone
(313) 541-7619
County
Wayne County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
847
Teachers (FTE)
49
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
845 (100%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
260023901209
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Detroit Service Learning Academy
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Frequently asked questions

About Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
How many students attend Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus?
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus enrolls approximately 847 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus serve?
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus serves grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus?
Approximately 17.1:1 students per teacher at Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus.
What is the student diversity at Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus?
Student demographics at Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus are roughly 0% Hispanic, 100% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus in?
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus is part of Detroit Service Learning Academy.
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