351 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Golightly Education Center, located in the Midtown area of Detroit, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Named in honor of Cornelia Robinson Golightly, a trailblazing educator and the first African American woman to serve on the Detroit Board of Education, the school is deeply rooted in the history and academic identity of the city. The facility is situated near the Wayne State University campus and the Detroit Medical Center, placing it in an area characterized by significant educational and professional development resources.

As an institution, Golightly Education Center focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. The school typically offers a structured curriculum designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school while providing young learners with a nurturing environment. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and often integrating local community partnerships, the school aims to support the diverse needs of Detroit families, striving to foster a culture of learning and persistence in an urban educational setting.
351
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golightly Education Center
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic2
Black347
  • Black
    347 (98.9 %)
  • White
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone: (313)494-2538
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 322
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 34
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Golightly Education Center
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten51
Grade 140
Grade 240
Grade 340
Grade 442
Grade 538
Grade 634
Grade 739
Grade 827
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Golightly Education Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18251.9%
Male16948.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)