Detroit Community Schools Elementary

Charter School 302 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Detroit Community Schools (DCS) Elementary, located on Burt Road in Detroit, serves as a neighborhood-based educational institution dedicated to providing a foundational learning experience for local children. As part of a broader public school academy system, the elementary campus focuses on academic growth and personal development within a structured environment. The school aims to foster a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for their future academic transitions.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Detroit Community Schools emphasizes the importance of community involvement and holistic student support. By operating in the 48223 zip code, the school plays a vital role in providing accessible education to families in the area, often working to address the specific needs of its student population through targeted engagement. The school’s mission generally revolves around preparing students to be responsible, lifelong learners, ensuring that they have the resources and guidance to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

302

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Detroit Community Schools Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Black	300
Asian	1
American Indian	1

Black
300 (99.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Community Schools
Phone:	(313)537-3570
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 22

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 48