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%
9%

Black
98%
18%

White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%

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) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Genesis Elementary School?
342 students attend Genesis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Genesis Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Genesis Elementary School?
Genesis Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Genesis Elementary School offer ?
Genesis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Genesis Elementary School part of?
Genesis Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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