Alfred E Upton Elementary School

www.royaloakschools.org

303 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alfred E. Upton Elementary School, located at 4400 Mandalay Ave in Royal Oak, Michigan, is a cornerstone of the Royal Oak Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic excellence, personal growth, and social-emotional development. As part of a highly regarded district, Upton Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated instruction.

The school emphasizes community engagement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, Upton Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a sense of belonging. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, enrollment procedures, or current school-wide initiatives can visit the official Royal Oak Schools website at [www.royaloakschools.org](http://www.royaloakschools.org).

303

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alfred E Upton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	18
Black	71
Asian	5
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	2

White
183 (60.4 %)
Black
71 (23.4 %)
Two or More
24 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
18 (5.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Royal Oak Schools
Phone:	(248)549-4968
Website:	http://www.royaloakschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 64

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 56