Pitcher Elementary School serves 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Pitcher Elementary School?
330 students attend Pitcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Pitcher Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pitcher Elementary School?
Pitcher Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pitcher Elementary School offer ?
Pitcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pitcher Elementary School part of?
Pitcher Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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