Bernice McDowell Elem School

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bernice McDowell Elementary School is located in Taylor, Michigan, and serves as a foundational academic institution within the Taylor School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes the development of fundamental academic skills, social responsibility, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, Bernice McDowell Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming school culture that prioritizes safety and inclusivity. The staff typically focuses on collaborative teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of their students, helping to bridge learning gaps and promote academic achievement. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, maintaining a focus on building strong relationships between educators, students, and families to support the overall success of every child.

341

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernice McDowell Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	30
Black	132
Asian	21
Two or More	17

White
141 (41.3%)
Black
132 (38.7%)
Hispanic
30 (8.8%)
Asian
21 (6.2%)
Two or More
17 (5.0%)

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:	Taylor School District
Phone:	(734)374-1240
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 61

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 66