NOLAN ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL

Nolan 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 359 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 17 teachers, Nolan ElementaryMiddle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Nolan Elementary-Middle School, located on East Lantz Street in Detroit, Michigan, operates as part of the broader educational landscape of the city. Historically significant for its inclusion in the Education Achievement Authority (EAA) of Michigan—a state-led reform district created to oversee and improve underperforming schools—the institution was designed to provide intensive academic interventions and alternative management strategies for K-8 students in the community.

The school’s mission has centered on addressing the unique academic and social needs of Detroit youth, aiming to raise proficiency levels through a structured, data-driven approach to teaching. While the institution has faced the complex challenges often associated with urban education reform in Michigan, it has served as a central hub for families in its neighborhood, striving to foster a consistent learning environment despite the shifting administrative policies that have characterized the district’s recent history.

For more information, contact Nolan ElementaryMiddle School at (313) 866-7730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.