Hosmer Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Hosmer Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 Hosmer Elementary School?
293 students attend Hosmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Hosmer Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Hosmer Elementary School offer ?
Hosmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hosmer Elementary School part of?
Hosmer Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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