Fair Plain Elementary School serves 158 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% 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
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Fair Plain Elementary School?
158 students attend Fair Plain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fair Plain Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair Plain Elementary School?
Fair Plain Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fair Plain Elementary School offer ?
Fair Plain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fair Plain Elementary School part of?
Fair Plain Elementary School is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District.
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