Ina J. Mead School (Closed 2006)

Ina J. Mead School serves 283 students in grades 2-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ina J. Mead School?
283 students attend Ina J. Mead School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ina J. Mead School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ina J. Mead School?
Ina J. Mead School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ina J. Mead School offer ?
Ina J. Mead School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Ina J. Mead School part of?
Ina J. Mead School is part of Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools.

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