Dove Academy of Detroit

As a mid-sized elementary school, Dove Academy of Detroit serves students in DETROIT, Michigan. The school enrolls 487 students in pre-K through 8. Across elementary schools in Michigan, the average enrollment is about 369.

Dove Academy of Detroit operates as its own local education agency.

Black students account for 100% of the school's enrollment. Among all residents of Wayne County, the Black share is about 37%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 0%.

There are 30 full-time-equivalent teachers at Dove Academy of Detroit, giving a ratio of 16.2:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Michigan is similar, at 15.8:1. A total of 420 students, or 86%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is above the 66% average among public schools in Wayne County.

The county, Wayne County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $60,539, about 28% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 16% of residents are in poverty. The county has 573 public schools and about 259,786 students.

Mason Academy is about 0.6 miles from Dove Academy of Detroit, the shortest distance to any other public school. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.

By NCES locale, the school is City: Large, or inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. The school is a charter school, funded with public money and operated under a charter agreement.

Over 4 years, enrollment increased by 21 students, from 466 to 487. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (16.2:1) than in 2020-21 (17.9:1).

This page is set up for the Dove Academy of Detroit community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.