Arno Elementary School

www.appublicschools.com

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arno Elementary School is a public school located in Allen Park, Michigan, serving students as part of the Allen Park Public Schools district. Situated on Fox Avenue, the school is deeply embedded in the local community and is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-aged students. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, character development, and student engagement to prepare children for their future academic endeavors.

As a member of the Allen Park Public Schools system, Arno Elementary benefits from the district’s broader commitment to excellence in education, utilizing resources and curriculum strategies consistent with the district's overall goals. The school is known for being an active part of the neighborhood, encouraging parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or enrollment procedures can visit the official Allen Park Public Schools website at http://www.apps.k12.mi.us/.

486

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arno Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	98
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	4

White
350 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
98 (20.2 %)
Two or More
17 (3.5 %)
Black
16 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allen Park Public Schools
Phone:	(313)827-1050
Website:	http://www.appublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 81