EMERSON ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL
Emerson 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 567 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 35 teachers, Emerson ElementaryMiddle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Emerson Elementary-Middle School is a public school located in the Berg-Lahser neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), the school is situated in a residential area and serves as a local hub for families in the northwest section of the city. The facility is designed to support the educational progression of students throughout their formative years, allowing for a consistent learning environment from early childhood through the middle school transition.
The school operates with a focus on core academic standards, typically emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social development within the urban school district framework. Like many schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, Emerson integrates various district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes, providing nutritional programs, and fostering a supportive community atmosphere. Its location on Huntington Road positions it as a significant educational resource for the surrounding community, committed to preparing its diverse student body for high school and beyond.
For more information, contact Emerson ElementaryMiddle School at (313) 831-9689 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DETROIT, MI 48219-2800
(313) 831-9689
EMERSON ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DETROIT, MI with about 567 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 567
- Teachers:
- 35
- 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 567 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EMERSON ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.1%
- White
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.