George Crockett Academy

www.crockettacademy.com

Charter School 355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

George Crockett Academy is a public charter school located in the Woodbridge neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. The school aims to foster a strong sense of community and personal responsibility, often focusing on character development alongside traditional classroom instruction to ensure students are prepared for the transition to high school.

The academy operates with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its urban student population by utilizing data-driven instruction and personalized learning approaches. By maintaining a structured educational setting and partnering with families, George Crockett Academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and cultivate a culture of high expectations. Their mission centers on empowering students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners who are capable of contributing positively to their community.

355

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Crockett Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	2
Black	353

Black
353 (99.4 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.6 %)

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:	George Crockett Academy
Phone:	(313)896-6078
Website:	http://www.crockettacademy.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
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 41

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 31