Pepper Elementary School

416 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pepper Elementary School is a public school located in Oak Park, Michigan, and is part of the Oak Park School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their education. By focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and community involvement, Pepper Elementary aims to provide a strong foundation that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, often highlighting the importance of high-quality instruction and the integration of modern educational resources. As part of the Oak Park School District, Pepper Elementary benefits from a collaborative district-wide curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding enrollment, extracurricular opportunities, or current district initiatives, the school's official website at [oakparkschools.org](http://oakparkschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and school news.

416

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pepper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	6
Black	388
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

Black
388 (93.3%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)
White
6 (1.4%)
Hispanic
6 (1.4%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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)336-7680
Website:	http://oakparkschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 55

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 81