Tau Beta School

Hamtramck School District of the City of

www.hamtramck.k12.mi.us

261 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Tau Beta School, located on Hanley Street in Hamtramck, Michigan, is a foundational part of the Hamtramck Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in one of the most densely populated and culturally varied cities in the United States, the school is deeply integrated into the local community. It is known for providing a structured educational environment that focuses on foundational learning, fostering academic growth, and promoting social development among elementary-aged students.

The school operates with a focus on inclusivity, reflecting the multicultural heritage of Hamtramck by welcoming students from numerous ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. As a public institution, Tau Beta works to meet the unique needs of its community by offering essential academic support and programs designed to help students navigate the challenges of a fast-paced urban educational setting. Through its commitment to core curriculum standards and community-oriented initiatives, the school strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

261

Total Students

14.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tau Beta School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Black	1
Asian	11

White
249 (95.4%)
Asian
11 (4.2%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	Hamtramck School District of the City of
Phone:	(313)591-7409
Website:	http://www.hamtramck.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
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

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 47