PASTEUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pasteur 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 386 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 27 teachers, Pasteur Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Pasteur Elementary School, located in the Bagley neighborhood of Detroit, serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic environment, focusing on core literacy and mathematics skills while fostering a sense of community among its diverse student body. Its location in a historic residential area allows it to serve as a central hub for neighborhood families, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that encourages both social development and academic growth.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Pasteur Elementary aims to create a holistic learning experience for its students by integrating extracurricular opportunities and community involvement. The school's administration and staff work to address the unique needs of Detroit’s urban learners, striving to maintain high expectations and a rigorous curriculum despite the challenges often faced by city schools. By fostering strong parent-teacher partnerships and utilizing district resources, Pasteur continues to be a staple institution dedicated to preparing young students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Pasteur Elementary School at (313) 494-7314 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.