Morris Adler Elementary School

19100 FILMORE ST
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075

www.southfieldk12.org

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Morris Adler Elementary School, located on Filmore Street in Southfield, Michigan, is a primary educational institution operating under the Southfield Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational academic environment aimed at fostering student growth, literacy, and core knowledge. As part of a larger district committed to equity and excellence, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students can develop both socially and academically during their formative years.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and preparing its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. By utilizing the resources of the Southfield Public Schools system, Morris Adler offers a standard curriculum enriched by the district's broader mission to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens. Families looking for detailed information regarding specific programs, enrollment procedures, or the current school calendar can visit their official website at [southfieldk12.org](http://www.southfieldk12.org).

355

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Adler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	10
Black	334
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Black
334 (94.1%)
Hispanic
10 (2.8%)
Two or More
8 (2.3%)
White
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Southfield Public School District
Phone:	(248)746-8872
Website:	http://www.southfieldk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
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 45

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 75