John Allen School

www.aaps.k12.mi.us

401 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Allen Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving as part of the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) district. Situated on Towner Boulevard in a residential area, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and community involvement. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to prepare children for lifelong learning through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, John Allen Elementary is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher community, which work together to create a nurturing atmosphere. The school utilizes the broader resources of the Ann Arbor Public Schools district to provide specialized support services, enrichment programs, and modern educational tools. As part of a district that values innovation and equity, John Allen strives to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed and feels connected to the larger school community.

401

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Allen School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	42
Black	67
Asian	36
Two or More	44

White
212 (52.9%)
Black
67 (16.7%)
Two or More
44 (11.0%)
Hispanic
42 (10.5%)
Asian
36 (9.0%)

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:	Ann Arbor Public Schools
Phone:	(734)997-1210
Website:	http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 81

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Allen School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Allen School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	47.4%
Male	211	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)