BERNICE MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bernice McDowell Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Taylor School District school district, located in TAYLOR, MI with about 298 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 17 teachers, Bernice McDowell Elem 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.
Bernice McDowell Elementary School is located in Taylor, Michigan, and serves as a foundational academic institution within the Taylor School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes the development of fundamental academic skills, social responsibility, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.
In addition to its core academic programs, Bernice McDowell Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming school culture that prioritizes safety and inclusivity. The staff typically focuses on collaborative teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of their students, helping to bridge learning gaps and promote academic achievement. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, maintaining a focus on building strong relationships between educators, students, and families to support the overall success of every child.
For more information, contact Bernice McDowell Elem School at (734) 374-1240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TAYLOR, MI 48180-4176
(734) 374-1240
BERNICE MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TAYLOR, MI with about 298 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Taylor School District
- Total Students:
- 298
- Teachers:
- 17.6
- 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 298 students
- Black or African American
- 42.6%
- White
- 37.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.4%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.