Madison District Early Childhood Education Center

25601 COUZENS AVE
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071

www.madisondistrict.org

64 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Madison District Early Childhood Education Center, located on Couzens Street in Madison Heights, Michigan, serves as a dedicated hub for the district’s youngest learners. As part of the Madison District Public Schools, the center focuses on providing high-quality foundational education tailored to the developmental needs of preschoolers. By prioritizing early literacy, social-emotional growth, and cognitive exploration, the facility aims to create a nurturing environment that prepares children for a smooth transition into kindergarten and long-term academic success.

Beyond core academic instruction, the center emphasizes inclusive play-based learning and family engagement. The school is designed to foster a sense of community for both students and parents, offering a structured yet supportive atmosphere where children can develop essential motor skills and social habits. Through its commitment to early intervention and active classroom participation, the Madison District Early Childhood Education Center acts as a vital resource for the families of Madison Heights, laying the essential groundwork for lifelong learning.

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison District Early Childhood Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	6
Black	27
Asian	2
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
27 (42.2%)
White
24 (37.5%)
Hispanic
6 (9.4%)
Two or More
4 (6.2%)
Asian
2 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison District Public Schools
Phone:	(248)542-5465
Website:	http://www.madisondistrict.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
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 64