CLEMENTE ROBERTO ACADEMY

Clemente Roberto Academy 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 643 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 37 teachers, Clemente Roberto Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Clemente Roberto Academy, located on Beard Street in the Springwells neighborhood of Detroit, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). The school is named in honor of Roberto Clemente, the legendary Major League Baseball player and humanitarian, and it strives to uphold his legacy by fostering an environment of academic achievement, community service, and cultural pride. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood, and it is known for being a focal point of the local community, emphasizing strong connections between educators, families, and neighborhood stakeholders.

Academically, Clemente Roberto Academy focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while working to meet the diverse needs of its student body, which includes a significant population of English Language Learners. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, offering various extracurricular activities and initiatives aimed at developing the "whole child." By focusing on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth, the academy seeks to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond, all while maintaining a deep commitment to the cultural heritage of the surrounding Detroit community.

For more information, contact Clemente Roberto Academy at (313) 849-3489 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.