Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5,
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
80%
18%
White
6%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Crofoot School?
325 students attend Crofoot School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Crofoot School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crofoot School?
Crofoot School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crofoot School offer ?
Crofoot School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Crofoot School part of?
Crofoot School is part of Pontiac City School District.
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