AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

American International Academy Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the American International Academy school district, located in Westland, MI with about 297 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 8 teachers, American International Academy Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 37:1. 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.

American International Academy (AIA) Elementary, located on Henry Ruff Road in Westland, Michigan, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a structured and rigorous academic environment for students in the elementary grades. The school operates with a focus on high academic standards and a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character development, the academy aims to foster a supportive learning culture that encourages both intellectual growth and personal responsibility among its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the traditional classroom setting, AIA Elementary works to integrate modern instructional practices and consistent academic monitoring to address the unique needs of each learner. As part of a charter network, the Westland campus prioritizes clear communication with parents and a disciplined school climate, striving to equip its students with the essential tools and foundational skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

For more information, contact American International Academy Elementary at (734) 713-5525 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 Henry Ruff Road
Westland, MI 48186-5087
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Westland, MI with about 297 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Lake Superior State University
Total Students:
297
Teachers:
8
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

* 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 297 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
White
0.7%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.