Harding Elementary School serves 318 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
26%
18%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Harding Elementary School?
318 students attend Harding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Harding Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harding Elementary School?
Harding Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harding Elementary School offer ?
Harding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harding Elementary School part of?
Harding Elementary School is part of Van Dyke Public Schools.
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