Joyce Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Joyce Elementary School?
428 students attend Joyce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Joyce Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joyce Elementary School?
Joyce Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joyce Elementary School offer ?
Joyce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joyce Elementary School part of?
Joyce Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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