Brookfield Elementary School serves 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Brookfield Elementary School?
503 students attend Brookfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Brookfield Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookfield Elementary School?
Brookfield Elementary School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brookfield Elementary School offer ?
Brookfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brookfield Elementary School part of?
Brookfield Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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