Public schools in Ecorse, MI
6 open public schools with an address in Ecorse, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,150
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Ecorse public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Ecorse, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,150 students, an average of 192 per school. The largest campus is Ecorse Community High School (340 students), and the largest elementary school is Ralph J Bunche Academy (316).
Every listed school belongs to Ecorse Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 81% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ecorse
Elementary schools in Ecorse
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Hague Early Learning Village Ecorse Public Schools | PK–KG | 85 | 10.8:1 | |
| Ralph J Bunche Academy Ecorse Public Schools | 01–04 | 316 | 26.4:1 |
Middle schools in Ecorse
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandport Academy Ecorse Public Schools | 05–08 | 337 | 17.6:1 |
High schools in Ecorse
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecorse Community High School Ecorse Public Schools | 09–12 | 340 | 22.7:1 | |
| Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center Ecorse Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 47 | 23.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Ecorse
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downriver Digital Academy Ecorse Public Schools · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 25 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black76.7%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Ecorse schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,150 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ecorse
How many public schools are in Ecorse, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Ecorse: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,150 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ecorse?
All listed public schools with an address in Ecorse belong to Ecorse Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Ecorse?
Ecorse Community High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ecorse, with 340 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ecorse?
No school with an address in Ecorse is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ecorse schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ecorse public schools is 22.7:1, higher than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ecorse guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities