MacGowan School

redfordu.k12.mi.us

235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

MacGowan School, located at 18255 Kinloch in Redford, Michigan, is a primary educational institution operating under the Redford Union School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. As part of a district committed to academic growth and student achievement, MacGowan emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and preparing children for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school functions as an integral part of the Redford educational landscape, utilizing resources provided by the Redford Union Schools system to offer a structured curriculum. Through its website, the district maintains communication with families, providing information on school policies, academic standards, and community engagement. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and parents, MacGowan School strives to create an inclusive space where students can thrive both socially and academically during their early educational years.

235

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MacGowan School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	21
Black	137
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Black
137 (58.3 %)
White
52 (22.1 %)
Two or More
24 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
21 (8.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Redford Union Schools District No. 1
Phone:	(313)242-3801
Website:	http://redfordu.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 112

Grade 1 123