Bertha Vos Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Bertha Vos Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
240 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1

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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%

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Hispanic
2%
9%

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Black
1%
18%
White
94%
63%

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All Ethnic Groups
6%
0.12

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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
45%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bertha Vos Elementary School?
240 students attend Bertha Vos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bertha Vos Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bertha Vos Elementary School?
Bertha Vos Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bertha Vos Elementary School offer ?
Bertha Vos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bertha Vos Elementary School part of?
Bertha Vos Elementary School is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools.

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