Redford Service Learning Academy Campus

Charter School 445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Redford Service Learning Academy (RSLA) is a public charter school located in Redford, Michigan, dedicated to combining rigorous academic standards with a heavy emphasis on community involvement and civic responsibility. As implied by its name, the school integrates "service learning" into its curriculum, encouraging students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects that benefit the local community. This approach is designed to help students develop leadership skills, empathy, and a strong sense of social awareness while mastering core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science.

The campus, situated on Grand River Avenue, serves as a hub for student development, often prioritizing a personalized learning environment where educators work closely with students to meet their specific developmental needs. By fostering a culture of giving back, the academy aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are not only prepared for the next stages of their education but are also equipped with the character and practical experience necessary to be active, contributing members of society.

445

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Redford Service Learning Academy Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	1
Black	441
Two or More	2

Black
441 (99.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
White
1 (0.2%)
Hispanic
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Service Learning Academy
Phone:	(313)541-7619
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 59

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 48