University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary

www.uprepschools.com

Charter School 438 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

University Preparatory Academy (UPrep) Elementary, located on Holden Street in Detroit, is a foundational campus within the University Prep Schools network. As a public charter school, it is designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory academic environment for students in the early stages of their education. The school places a heavy emphasis on developing strong literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a culture of high expectations, discipline, and character development, aiming to put students on a clear trajectory toward university success from a young age.

The educational philosophy at UPrep Elementary centers on the "three pillars" of the UPrep network: integrity, excellence, and resilience. By integrating these core values into daily instruction, the school strives to create a supportive community that nurtures not only academic achievement but also personal growth. The school serves the Detroit community by providing a structured curriculum that prepares young learners for the transition into middle and high school, with the ultimate goal of ensuring all students are equipped to succeed in higher education and beyond.

438

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	434
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Black
434 (99.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Hispanic
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)
Phone:	(313)874-9800
Website:	http://www.uprepschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 58

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 86