Erickson Elementary

www.ycschools.us

269 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Erickson Elementary School is a public institution located at 1427 Levona Street in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It operates as part of the Ypsilanti Community Schools district, serving the local student population with a commitment to academic growth and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development, aiming to provide a supportive environment that prepares young students for future educational success.

As part of the Ypsilanti Community Schools system, Erickson Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that reflects the diversity of the surrounding area. The school emphasizes collaboration between teachers, staff, and families to address the unique needs of each learner. By utilizing district-wide resources and fostering a strong school culture, Erickson strives to build a foundation for its students to become productive, engaged, and well-rounded members of their community.

269

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Erickson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	18
Black	168
Asian	1
Two or More	43

Black
168 (62.5 %)
Two or More
43 (16.0 %)
White
39 (14.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (6.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Ypsilanti Community Schools
Phone:	(734)221-1600
Website:	http://www.ycschools.us
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 47