PLYMOUTH EDUCATIONAL CENTER

Plymouth Educational Center is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Plymouth Educational Center Charter School school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 502 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Plymouth Educational Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Plymouth Educational Center, located in the Forest Park neighborhood of Detroit, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is part of the broader educational landscape of Detroit, operating under a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering character development and personal responsibility. By maintaining a focus on high academic standards and structured classroom settings, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Plymouth Educational Center places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic development of its students. The school encourages family engagement and strives to create a supportive culture that helps students navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom. With a commitment to equity and access, the school serves as a vital resource for local families, working to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in a competitive educational landscape.

For more information, contact Plymouth Educational Center at (313) 831-3280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1460 EAST FOREST AVE
DETROIT, MI 48207-1000
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PLYMOUTH EDUCATIONAL CENTER is a public Title I Charter school in DETROIT, MI with about 502 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Central Michigan University
Total Students:
502
Teachers:
17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 502 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLYMOUTH EDUCATIONAL CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.4%
Two or more races
0.4%
White
0.2%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.