Houghten Elementary School (Closed 2010)
- Houghten Elementary School served 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 262 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian (08-09) | n/a | 1% |
| Asian (08-09) | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic (08-09) | n/a | 5% |
| Black (08-09) | 98% | 20% |
| White (08-09) | 1% | 71% |
| Hawaiian (08-09) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (08-09) | n/a | n/a |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Detroit Public Schools Community School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Houghten Elementary School is Regents Academy (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Old Redford Academy Elemmiddle (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Old Redford Academy Elemmiddle Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 1,200 student
0.3 miles
17195 Redford St
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510 0.3 PK-8 1,200 - Detroit Murphy Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 157 students
1.0 miles
23901 Fenkell St
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7585 1.0 PK-8 157 - Detroit Foundation For Early Learners Murphy Eaa Grades: PK
1.1 miles
23901 Fenkell St
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 852-8557 1.1 PK n/a - Detroit Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 987 students
1.2 miles
21605 West 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619 1.2 PK-8 987 - Detroit David Ellis Academy Pk Charter School
Grades: PK-K
1.3 miles
23500 West 7 Mile
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 927-5395 1.3 PK-K n/a
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