VERNOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Vernor 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 243 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 14 teachers, Vernor Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Vernor Elementary School, located on Pembroke Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, is a public school within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Situated in the Bagley neighborhood, the school serves students in the surrounding community by providing foundational K-5 education. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on creating a structured learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in the Detroit education landscape.

The school is typically characterized by its commitment to student growth through core academic curricula, including literacy, mathematics, and science. Like many schools in the district, Vernor Elementary works to balance rigorous state standards with efforts to bolster community engagement and provide necessary support services for families. By fostering a neighborhood-centric environment, the school aims to serve as a hub for local families, helping to prepare younger students for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels.

For more information, contact Vernor Elementary School at (313) 494-7342 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.