Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence

Charter School 561 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
The Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence (PACE Academy) is a public charter school located in Southfield, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to academic rigor and high expectations, aiming to prepare students for success in college and beyond. By fostering a structured learning environment, the academy focuses on developing both the intellectual and character-based foundations necessary for students to become productive, responsible members of the community.

Central to the school's mission is the implementation of the "PACE" philosophy, which emphasizes a curriculum designed to challenge students while providing the individualized support needed to reach proficiency. The school typically integrates a strong focus on literacy and mathematics, complemented by a variety of extracurricular opportunities. With its emphasis on cultivating a partnership between educators, families, and the broader Southfield community, the Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence strives to provide a stable, goal-oriented educational experience tailored to the diverse needs of its student body.
561
Total Students
47.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic1
Black548
Two or More10
American Indian1
  • Black
    548 (97.7 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.8 %)
  • White
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
Phone: (248)569-1060
Website: http://www.pacek-8.com
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 413
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 73
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 58
Grade 4 50
Grade 5 71
Grade 6 73
Grade 7 74
Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten53
Grade 173
Grade 245
Grade 358
Grade 450
Grade 571
Grade 673
Grade 774
Grade 864
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30554.4%
Male25645.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)