RIVER ROUGE STEM ACADEMY AT DUNN
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the River Rouge School District of the City of school district, located in River Rouge, MI with about 254 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 9 teachers, River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn is a public elementary school located in River Rouge, Michigan, serving students within the River Rouge School District. As a STEM-focused institution, the school is dedicated to integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into its core curriculum to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills from a young age. By emphasizing these disciplines, the academy aims to prepare students for a rapidly evolving global economy while building a strong foundation in traditional academic areas.
The school operates with a focus on creating a supportive and innovative learning environment that encourages curiosity and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, the academy leverages its connection to the broader River Rouge School District to provide students with consistent educational standards and resources. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular offerings can find more information regarding school policies and district initiatives by visiting the official website at [riverrougeschools.org](http://riverrougeschools.org).
For more information, contact River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn at (313) 297-9663 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
River Rouge, MI 48218-1401
(313) 297-9663
http://riverrougeschools.org
RIVER ROUGE STEM ACADEMY AT DUNN is a public Title I school in River Rouge, MI with about 254 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 254
- Teachers:
- 9
- 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 254 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVER ROUGE STEM ACADEMY AT DUNN is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 86.6%
- White
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Female
- 53.1%
- Male
- 46.9%
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.