Chrysler Elementary School

Detroit Public Schools Community District

137 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chrysler Elementary School, located in the Lafayette Park neighborhood of Detroit, is a notable institution within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. It serves as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community environment. The school is known for its relatively stable enrollment and its focus on creating a supportive space for elementary-aged students to develop fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a diverse urban setting.

Beyond standard academics, Chrysler Elementary is often recognized for its efforts to engage families and integrate into the surrounding historical neighborhood. As part of the Detroit Public Schools system, the school follows district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes through targeted instruction and the utilization of district resources. It represents a key educational pillar for families living in the Lafayette Park and Rivertown areas, maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement.

137

Total Students

8.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chrysler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	1
Black	126
Two or More	8

Black
126 (92.0%)
Two or More
8 (5.8%)
White
2 (1.5%)
Hispanic
1 (0.7%)

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:	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone:	(313)494-8440
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 21

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 23