GARDNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gardner 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 246 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 16 teachers, Gardner 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.

Gardner Elementary School, located on Mansfield Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public school serving the local community within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school provides foundational education for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. As part of the city’s educational landscape, it strives to offer a stable learning environment for neighborhood children while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities present in the Detroit urban school system.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Gardner Elementary acts as a local hub for families in the 48228 zip code. The school works to engage parents and community members through various school-wide initiatives and support services designed to foster student success. By maintaining a focus on core instructional goals and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transitions and long-term educational achievement within the broader district framework.

For more information, contact Gardner Elementary School at (313) 581-4615 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.