Pointer Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Pointer Ridge Elementary School served 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 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 432 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2005-2006 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
Black | 95% | 18% |
White | 4% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Benton Harbor Area Schools School District |
Source: 2005-2006 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pointer Ridge Elementary School is Benton Harbor High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Arts Communications Academy At Fair Plain (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton Harbor Benton Harbor High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 625 students
0.5 miles
870 Colfax Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1200 0.5 9-12 625 - Benton Harbor The Bridge Academy Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 91 students
0.9 miles
499 W Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064 0.9 10-12 91 - Benton Harbor Arts Communications Academy At Fair Plain Grades: 6-8 | 437 students
1.2 miles
120 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400 1.2 6-8 437 - Benton Harbor Benton Harbor Charter School Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 482 students
1.2 miles
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807 1.2 PK-8 482 - Benton Harbor Dream Academy Alternative School Of Choice Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 162 students
1.2 miles
1995 Union Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900 1.2 9-12 162
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