GOLIGHTLY EDUCATION CENTER

Golightly Education Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 378 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 20 teachers, Golightly Education Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Golightly Education Center, located in the Midtown area of Detroit, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Named in honor of Cornelia Robinson Golightly, a trailblazing educator and the first African American woman to serve on the Detroit Board of Education, the school is deeply rooted in the history and academic identity of the city. The facility is situated near the Wayne State University campus and the Detroit Medical Center, placing it in an area characterized by significant educational and professional development resources.

As an institution, Golightly Education Center focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. The school typically offers a structured curriculum designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school while providing young learners with a nurturing environment. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and often integrating local community partnerships, the school aims to support the diverse needs of Detroit families, striving to foster a culture of learning and persistence in an urban educational setting.

For more information, contact Golightly Education Center at (313) 494-2538 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.