Pointer Ridge Elementary School serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
95%
18%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Pointer Ridge Elementary School?
432 students attend Pointer Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pointer Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pointer Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pointer Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pointer Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pointer Ridge Elementary School is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
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