School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students (04-05)
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(04-05)1%
2%
Asian
(04-05)1%
2%
Hispanic
(04-05)3%
4%
Black
(04-05)2%
20%
White
(04-05)93%
72%
Hawaiian
(04-05)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(04-05)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (92-93)
39%
25%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Friel Early Learning Center?
143 students attend Friel Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Friel Early Learning Center students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Friel Early Learning Center offer ?
Friel Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Friel Early Learning Center part of?
Friel Early Learning Center is part of Bendle Public Schools.
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