Pitcher Elementary School (Closed 2007)

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 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
330 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2006-2007 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Pitcher Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
White
1%
64%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Pitcher Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pitcher Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pitcher Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) 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 School District.

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