INKSTER PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Inkster Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Inkster Preparatory Academy school district, located in Inkster, MI with about 172 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 8 teachers, Inkster Preparatory Academy 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.
Inkster Preparatory Academy, located in Inkster, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-5. The academy operates with a focused mission to provide a rigorous and supportive academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics. By fostering a culture of high expectations and character development, the school aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle and high school but also for responsible citizenship within their community.
The school is known for its commitment to individualized instruction, utilizing data-driven methods to ensure that each student’s unique learning needs are addressed. With a smaller, community-centered campus environment, Inkster Preparatory Academy emphasizes close partnerships between teachers, students, and families. This collaborative approach is designed to create a safe, engaging, and structured atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to develop a lifelong passion for education.
For more information, contact Inkster Preparatory Academy at (248) 978-8505 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Inkster, MI 48141-1242
(248) 978-8505
INKSTER PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Inkster, MI with about 172 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Central Michigan University - District:
- Inkster Preparatory Academy
- Total Students:
- 172
- Teachers:
- 8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 172 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending INKSTER PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.