Doherty Elementary School

3575 WALNUT LAKE RD
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323

www.wbsd.org/doherty-elementary-school-home

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Doherty Elementary School is a public school located in West Bloomfield, Michigan, serving as part of the West Bloomfield School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and character development. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, Doherty aims to prepare its young learners for future success by building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Doherty Elementary places a significant focus on cultivating a positive school culture through community involvement and inclusive practices. The school benefits from the active participation of parents and families, which helps strengthen the partnership between home and classroom. With a dedicated staff and a wide range of resources, Doherty strives to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential within a diverse and collaborative learning community.

479

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Doherty Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	34
Black	161
Asian	41
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	1

White
214 (44.7 %)
Black
161 (33.6 %)
Asian
41 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (7.1 %)
Two or More
28 (5.8 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Bloomfield School District
Phone:	(248)865-6020
Website:	http://www.wbsd.org/doherty-elementary-school-home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 161

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 163