Atkinson Elementary School (Closed 2008)
- Atkinson Elementary School served 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 279 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian (06-07) | n/a | 1% |
| Asian (06-07) | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic (06-07) | 2% | 4% |
| Black (06-07) | 98% | 20% |
| White (06-07) | n/a | 71% |
| Hawaiian (06-07) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (06-07) | n/a | n/a |
| Diversity Score | 0.01 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07) | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Detroit Public Schools Community School District | |
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Atkinson Elementary School is Pershing High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Legacy Charter Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Legacy Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 759 students
0.0 miles
4900 E Hildale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(877) 223-6402 0.0 K-8 759 - Detroit Pershing High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 346 students
0.5 miles
18875 Ryan Road
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7700 0.5 9-12 346 - Hamtramck Commonwealth Community Development Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 184 students
0.9 miles
13477 Eureka St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 366-9470 0.9 K-8 184 - Hamtramck Dps Foundation For Early Learners Pk White Grades: PK
1.2 miles
5161 Charles St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-6810 1.2 PK n/a - Hamtramck Gee White Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 394 students
1.2 miles
5161 Charles St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 866-3595 1.2 PK-8 394
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