Henderson Institute Elementary School serves 429 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Henderson Institute Elementary School?
429 students attend Henderson Institute Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Henderson Institute Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Henderson Institute Elementary School offer ?
Henderson Institute Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Henderson Institute Elementary School part of?
Henderson Institute Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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