Fine & Performing Arts Academy--east Elementary School serves 439 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Fine & Performing Arts Academy--east Elementary School?
439 students attend Fine & Performing Arts Academy--east Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fine & Performing Arts Academy--east Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fine & Performing Arts Academy--east Elementary School?
Fine & Performing Arts Academy--east Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fine & Performing Arts Academy--east Elementary School offer ?
Fine & Performing Arts Academy--east Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fine & Performing Arts Academy--east Elementary School part of?
Fine & Performing Arts Academy--east Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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