Newberry Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
252 students
Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 1997–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Showing 1997–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
18%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
63%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Newberry Elementary School?
252 students attend Newberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Newberry Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newberry Elementary School?
Newberry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Newberry Elementary School offer ?
Newberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Newberry Elementary School part of?
Newberry Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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