Keppen School

Lincoln Park School District of the City of

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Keppen Elementary School is a public school located in Lincoln Park, Michigan, serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the Lincoln Park Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. The school community emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and numeracy, while striving to create a welcoming environment that supports the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body.

Situated on Mill Street, the school acts as a local hub for families in the surrounding residential area. Like many schools in the district, Keppen utilizes a collaborative approach between teachers, staff, and parents to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. The facility itself reflects the district's commitment to maintaining traditional learning spaces while adapting to modern educational standards and technological requirements.

332

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keppen School
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	149
Black	62
Asian	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
149 (44.9%)
White
93 (28.0%)
Black
62 (18.7%)
Two or More
24 (7.2%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Lincoln Park School District of the City of
Phone:	(313)389-0232
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 44

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 66