BUNCHE ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL

Bunche ElementaryMiddle School 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 584 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 39 teachers, Bunche ElementaryMiddle School 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.

Bunche Elementary-Middle School, located on Macomb Street in Detroit’s historic Elmwood Park neighborhood, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), the school is positioned within a vibrant urban community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students during their formative years. The school serves as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing the development of core literacy and numeracy skills while preparing middle-grade students for the transition to high school.

The school is named in honor of Dr. Ralph Bunche, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning diplomat and civil rights leader, a legacy that often informs the school's mission to foster leadership, social responsibility, and academic excellence. Like many schools in the district, Bunche Elementary-Middle utilizes the broader DPSCD curriculum, which integrates technology, arts, and extracurricular opportunities to support a well-rounded student experience. The school remains dedicated to narrowing achievement gaps and fostering a supportive learning environment for the diverse student population of Detroit.

For more information, contact Bunche ElementaryMiddle School at (313) 494-8350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.