Ralph J Bunche Academy

www.resa.net/ecorse

318 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Ralph J. Bunche Academy, located in Ecorse, Michigan, operates as part of the Ecorse Public Schools district. The academy is generally focused on providing an educational environment that emphasizes core academic standards while catering to the specific needs of the local Ecorse community. As a public institution, it is designed to support student development through a structured curriculum aimed at preparing students for future academic success and civic engagement.

The school is notable for its connection to the broader Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) network, which provides resources and support to improve educational outcomes within the district. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and community-based learning, the academy strives to bridge educational gaps and provide a stable learning environment for its student body. Those seeking specific information regarding current programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can typically find updated details through the district’s official website or by contacting the school’s administrative office directly.

318

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph J Bunche Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	21
Black	268
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
268 (84.3 %)
White
25 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
21 (6.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ecorse Public Schools
Phone:	(313)294-4710
Website:	http://www.resa.net/ecorse
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
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

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 76