Elementary School @ Elmdale serves 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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
85%
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 Elementary School @ Elmdale?
230 students attend Elementary School @ Elmdale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elementary School @ Elmdale students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elementary School @ Elmdale?
Elementary School @ Elmdale has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elementary School @ Elmdale offer ?
Elementary School @ Elmdale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elementary School @ Elmdale part of?
Elementary School @ Elmdale is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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