RALPH J BUNCHE ACADEMY
Ralph J Bunche Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ecorse Public Schools school district, located in ECORSE, MI with about 300 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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, Ralph J Bunche Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Ralph J. Bunche Academy, located in Ecorse, Michigan, operates as part of the Ecorse Public Schools district. The academy is generally focused on providing an educational environment that emphasizes core academic standards while catering to the specific needs of the local Ecorse community. As a public institution, it is designed to support student development through a structured curriculum aimed at preparing students for future academic success and civic engagement.
The school is notable for its connection to the broader Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) network, which provides resources and support to improve educational outcomes within the district. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and community-based learning, the academy strives to bridge educational gaps and provide a stable learning environment for its student body. Those seeking specific information regarding current programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can typically find updated details through the district’s official website or by contacting the school’s administrative office directly.
For more information, contact Ralph J Bunche Academy at (313) 294-4710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ECORSE, MI 48229-1315
(313) 294-4710
http://www.resa.net/ecorse
RALPH J BUNCHE ACADEMY is a public Title I school in ECORSE, MI with about 300 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ecorse Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 300
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 300 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RALPH J BUNCHE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 83.3%
- White
- 9.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 39.7%
- Male
- 60.3%
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.