KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Key Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oak Park School District of the City of school district, located in OAK PARK, MI with about 574 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Key Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Key Elementary School, located in Oak Park, Michigan, is a vital part of the Oak Park School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of the whole child. Serving students in the early stages of their education, the school utilizes a curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and social-emotional development.

The school benefits from its place within the Oak Park community, prioritizing collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, Key Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current school policies, or enrollment procedures, the official district website at [oakparkschools.org](http://oakparkschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-specific information.

For more information, contact Key Elementary School at (248) 336-7610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

23400 JEROME ST
OAK PARK, MI 48237-2169
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KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OAK PARK, MI with about 574 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
574
Teachers:
35.2
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 574 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.2%
White
6.4%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
Asian
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.