River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn

River Rouge School District of the City of

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

River Rouge STEM Academy at Dunn is a public elementary school located in River Rouge, Michigan, serving students within the River Rouge School District. As a STEM-focused institution, the school is dedicated to integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into its core curriculum to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills from a young age. By emphasizing these disciplines, the academy aims to prepare students for a rapidly evolving global economy while building a strong foundation in traditional academic areas.

The school operates with a focus on creating a supportive and innovative learning environment that encourages curiosity and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, the academy leverages its connection to the broader River Rouge School District to provide students with consistent educational standards and resources. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular offerings can find more information regarding school policies and district initiatives by visiting the official website at [riverrougeschools.org](http://riverrougeschools.org).

370

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	23
Black	320
Two or More	13

Black
320 (86.5%)
Hispanic
23 (6.2%)
White
14 (3.8%)
Two or More
13 (3.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	River Rouge School District of the City of
Phone:	(313)297-9663
Website:	http://riverrougeschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
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 30

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 45