Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham

Detroit Public Schools Community District

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the location provided, **Edward “Duke” Ellington at Beckham Academy** is a public school within the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). Located on Park Drive in the Conner Creek area of Detroit, the school serves students in the elementary and middle grade levels. The institution is named in honor of the legendary jazz composer and pianist Edward "Duke" Ellington, reflecting the district's tradition of naming schools after influential cultural and historical figures.

As part of the DPSCD, the school focuses on providing a foundational education aligned with state standards. Like many schools in the district, it emphasizes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—while striving to foster a supportive learning environment for the local neighborhood. Prospective parents or visitors interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or current enrollment information are encouraged to contact the school administration directly or visit the official Detroit Public Schools Community District website for the most up-to-date information regarding their curriculum and school performance data.

560

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	3
Black	553
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
553 (98.8%)
Hispanic
3 (0.5%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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)852-8500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
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

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 46