Richard C Hedke Elem School

www.trentonschools.com

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Richard C. Hedke Elementary School is a public school serving students in Trenton, Michigan, and is part of the Trenton Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Located in a residential area, it serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing a foundational education that prepares elementary-aged children for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the state of Michigan, with a strong emphasis on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Hedke Elementary encourages student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs aimed at developing well-rounded individuals. By partnering closely with families and maintaining a strong connection to the Trenton community, the school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

500

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard C Hedke Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	42
Black	17
Asian	7
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
411 (82.2 %)
Hispanic
42 (8.4 %)
Two or More
20 (4.0 %)
Black
17 (3.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Trenton Public Schools
Phone:	(734)692-4563
Website:	http://www.trentonschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 91

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 78