Ralph J Bunche Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ecorse, Michigan 48229 · Ecorse Public Schools
#1546 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#49903 of 50,301 nationally
About Ralph J Bunche Academy
Ralph J Bunche Academy is a public elementary school located in Ecorse, in the Ecorse Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades 1–4. In 2025 it enrolled 316 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 7.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1546th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 316.
There are 4 schools in Ecorse; Ralph J Bunche Academy ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)28.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ralph J Bunche Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 28.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ralph J Bunche Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ecorse Community High School
Ecorse · Public high · Grades 9–12
340 students · 1.0 km away
Brenda Hague Early Learning Village
Ecorse · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
85 students · 1.2 km away
Raupp School
Lincoln Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students · 1.2 km away
Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
251 students · 1.4 km away
CB Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
River Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
261 students · 1.5 km away
Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
River Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students · 1.6 km away
GrandPort Elementary Academy
Ecorse · Public middle · Grades 4–8
337 students · 1.8 km away
Lafayette School
Lincoln Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students · 2.0 km away
Keppen School
Lincoln Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 2.2 km away
River Rouge High School
River Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
987 students · 2.4 km away
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Townsend Elementary School
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Abbot School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ralph J Bunche Academy a good school?
Ralph J Bunche Academy has a Success Index (US) of 7.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1546 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ralph J Bunche Academy rank in Michigan?
Ralph J Bunche Academy ranks #1546 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #49903 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ralph J Bunche Academy?
Ralph J Bunche Academy had 316 students in 2025.
Is Ralph J Bunche Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Ralph J Bunche Academy is classified as a elementary school covering Grades 1–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ralph J Bunche Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ralph J Bunche Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.