Mars Elementary School
Mars Elementary School serves 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Students: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mars Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mars Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
29%
18%
White
43%
65%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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