CARSTENS ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL

Carstens 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 363 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 18 teachers, Carstens ElementaryMiddle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Carstens Elementary-Middle School, located at 13000 Essex Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the school is situated in the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood, placing it within a community that values neighborhood-based education. The facility serves as a foundational academic hub for the local area, aiming to provide a continuous educational experience for students as they transition from their early elementary years through their middle school development.

The school focuses on fostering a structured learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond core academic instruction, Carstens emphasizes the importance of community engagement and student growth, striving to prepare its middle schoolers for the transition to high school. By operating as an elementary-middle model, the school seeks to build strong relationships with families and stakeholders, creating a consistent support system that spans the entirety of a student’s formative years.

For more information, contact Carstens ElementaryMiddle School at (313) 866-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.