WashingtonParks Academy

www.cornerstoneschools.org/school/washington-parks-academy/

Charter School 591 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Washington-Parks Academy, located in Redford, Michigan, is a public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of a mission to foster academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates core curriculum standards with character development. By focusing on individualized instruction and a supportive community atmosphere, the academy strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school while cultivating lifelong skills in critical thinking and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic focus, Washington-Parks Academy is known for being an active partner within the Redford community. The school utilizes a "whole-child" approach, offering various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. Through a commitment to high expectations and strong parent-teacher collaboration, the academy aims to bridge the educational gap and ensure that all students have the resources necessary to succeed in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

591

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

42.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WashingtonParks Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Black	585
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
585 (99.0%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	Washington-Parks Academy
Phone:	(313)592-6061
Website:	http://www.cornerstoneschools.org/school/washington-parks-academy/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	42.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 57

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 68