Eastern Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Eastern Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
58%
18%
White
16%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
45%
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 Eastern Elementary School?
341 students attend Eastern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Eastern Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Eastern Elementary School offer ?
Eastern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eastern Elementary School part of?
Eastern Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.

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