Inkster Preparatory Academy

www.inksterprep.org

Charter School 266 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Inkster Preparatory Academy, located in Inkster, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-5. The academy operates with a focused mission to provide a rigorous and supportive academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics. By fostering a culture of high expectations and character development, the school aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle and high school but also for responsible citizenship within their community.

The school is known for its commitment to individualized instruction, utilizing data-driven methods to ensure that each student’s unique learning needs are addressed. With a smaller, community-centered campus environment, Inkster Preparatory Academy emphasizes close partnerships between teachers, students, and families. This collaborative approach is designed to create a safe, engaging, and structured atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to develop a lifelong passion for education.

266

Total Students

1.2

Full-Time Teachers

212.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Inkster Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	8
Black	229
Asian	4
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

Black
229 (86.1 %)
Two or More
14 (5.3 %)
White
8 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Inkster Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(313)278-3825
Website:	http://www.inksterprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	212.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 45

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 6