Kantner Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Kantner Elementary School serves 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
30%
18%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Kantner Elementary School?
241 students attend Kantner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kantner Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Kantner Elementary School offer ?
Kantner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kantner Elementary School part of?
Kantner Elementary School is part of Eastpointe Community Schools.

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