Key Elementary School

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Key Elementary School, located in Oak Park, Michigan, is a vital part of the Oak Park School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of the whole child. Serving students in the early stages of their education, the school utilizes a curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and social-emotional development.

The school benefits from its place within the Oak Park community, prioritizing collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, Key Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current school policies, or enrollment procedures, the official district website at [oakparkschools.org](http://oakparkschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-specific information.

516

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Key Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	8
Black	470
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	4

Black
470 (91.1%)
White
29 (5.6%)
Hispanic
8 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Oak Park School District of the City of
Phone:	(248)336-7610
Website:	http://oakparkschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 71

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 82