Genesis Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Genesis Elementary School served 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
342 students

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
1%
8%

Black
98%
18%

White
n/a
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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