MichiganSchoolsUniversity Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary

PublicCharterGrades 05
DETROIT, Michigan · University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students485
Student:Teacher22.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
University Preparatory Science and Math

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 364
485
Total Enrollment
State avg: 59%
77%+17.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in DETROIT, Michigan. The school enrolls 485 students. It is part of the University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictUniversity Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)
County26163
CityDETROIT
ZIP48207
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260095208401

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment485

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)