CHRYSLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Chrysler Elementary 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 152 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 10 teachers, Chrysler Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Chrysler Elementary School, located in the Lafayette Park neighborhood of Detroit, is a notable institution within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. It serves as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community environment. The school is known for its relatively stable enrollment and its focus on creating a supportive space for elementary-aged students to develop fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a diverse urban setting.
Beyond standard academics, Chrysler Elementary is often recognized for its efforts to engage families and integrate into the surrounding historical neighborhood. As part of the Detroit Public Schools system, the school follows district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes through targeted instruction and the utilization of district resources. It represents a key educational pillar for families living in the Lafayette Park and Rivertown areas, maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement.
For more information, contact Chrysler Elementary School at (313) 494-8440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DETROIT, MI 48207-2903
(313) 494-8440
CHRYSLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DETROIT, MI with about 152 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 152
- Teachers:
- 10
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 152 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHRYSLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.4%
- White
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Female
- 53.9%
- Male
- 46.1%
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.