Garvey Academy

Detroit Public Schools Community District

362 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Garvey Academy, located on Van Dyke Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public school operating under the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Named in honor of the prominent political activist and orator Marcus Garvey, the school is deeply rooted in the cultural and historical identity of the surrounding community. It serves a primary student population of K-8, focusing on foundational academic development while fostering an environment that encourages leadership, self-reliance, and community engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous educational experience that integrates core academic subjects with social-emotional learning. By maintaining a connection to the values associated with its namesake—such as pride, heritage, and collective advancement—Garvey Academy aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and community-focused initiatives, the institution plays a vital role in the educational landscape of Detroit’s east side.

362

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garvey Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Black	359
Asian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
359 (99.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)866-7400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 54

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 23