Diann BanksWilliamson Educational Center

Detroit Public Schools Community District
5020 Cadieux Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
87 Students
Ungraded UG - UG
School Overview
The Diann Banks-Williamson Educational Center, located on Cadieux Road in Detroit, is a specialized facility operating under the umbrella of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. It is primarily recognized as a center-based program designed to support students with diverse learning needs, particularly those requiring individualized special education services. The school focuses on creating a structured and supportive environment tailored to students who benefit from more intensive, small-group instruction and specialized therapeutic support that may not be available in a traditional general education setting.

Beyond academics, the center emphasizes functional life skills, social-emotional development, and individualized educational programming (IEP) goals to help students reach their highest level of personal independence. By providing a dedicated space with specialized staff and resources, the Diann Banks-Williamson Educational Center serves as a vital resource for families in the Detroit area who require a highly personalized approach to their children's education and developmental growth.
87
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    83 (95.4 %)
  • White
    2 (2.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Ungraded
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone: (313)347-7280
Grade Range: UG - UG
Total Students: 87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 83
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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
Ungraded 87
Gender Ratio