HENRY FORD ACADEMY SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE STUDIES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Henry Ford Academy School for Creative Studies Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the University Preparatory Art & Design school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 394 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 27 teachers, Henry Ford Academy School for Creative Studies Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

The **Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies (HFA: SCS) Elementary** is a public charter school located in the TechTown district of Detroit, Michigan. As part of the Henry Ford Academy network, the school is built on a unique partnership between the Henry Ford Learning Institute and the College for Creative Studies. This collaboration is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while simultaneously fostering a culture of innovation, critical thinking, and artistic exploration from a young age.

The elementary program emphasizes an integrated curriculum that blends core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with creative problem-solving and design thinking. By leveraging its urban location and proximity to cultural institutions, the school aims to prepare students for future success in a rapidly changing economy. The learning environment is structured to support the holistic development of children, encouraging them to be curious, collaborative, and confident creators who are well-equipped for the transition to the academy’s middle and high school programs.

For more information, contact Henry Ford Academy School for Creative Studies Elementary at (313) 826-1159 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.