Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School

Detroit Public Schools Community District

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Thirkell Elementary School, located at 7724 14th St in Detroit, Michigan, is a notable institution within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Named after Bishop Wilbur F. Thirkell, the school is situated in a historic neighborhood and has long served as a focal point for the local community. It is recognized for its commitment to providing foundational education to students in the area, aiming to foster academic growth while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities present in the Detroit urban school system.

Beyond its core academic mission, Thirkell Elementary is often noted for its efforts to provide a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school works to implement district-led initiatives designed to improve literacy, mathematics proficiency, and student well-being. As part of a larger district strategy, the school strives to bridge educational gaps by focusing on personalized learning and community engagement, serving as an essential resource for families residing in the 48206 zip code area.

501

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	3
Black	494
Asian	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
494 (98.6 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.6 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)596-0990
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 62

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 40