GEE EDMONSON ACADEMY

GEE Edmonson Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 251 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 13 teachers, GEE Edmonson Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

GEE Edmonson Academy, located in the Midtown area of Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As part of the GEE (Global Educational Excellence) network, the academy focuses on providing a structured academic environment with an emphasis on core subjects, character development, and preparing students for success in high school and beyond. The school is known for its commitment to smaller class sizes and a community-oriented approach, aiming to provide a personalized educational experience for students residing in the urban Detroit landscape.

The academy’s mission centers on fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, often utilizing data-driven instruction to track student progress. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a consistent disciplinary framework, GEE Edmonson strives to bridge educational gaps and support families in the community. The school is situated near the Wayne State University area, positioning it within a central hub of Detroit’s educational and cultural district, which often allows for unique community engagement opportunities for its student body.

For more information, contact GEE Edmonson Academy at (313) 228-0910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1300 WEST CANFIELD ST
DETROIT, MI 48201-1006
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GEE EDMONSON ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in DETROIT, MI with about 251 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Total Students:
251
Teachers:
13
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 251 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GEE EDMONSON ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.8%
Two or more races
0.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.4%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.