Richard Elementary School (Closed 2011)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (08-09)
429 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
25 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
(08-09)
n/a
1%
Asian
(08-09)
5%
3%
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Hispanic
(08-09)
n/a
5%
Black
(08-09)
94%
20%
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White
(08-09)
1%
71%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Richard Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
(08-09)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)
n/a
n/a
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
84%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Richard Elementary School?
429 students attend Richard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Richard Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Richard Elementary School offer ?
Richard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Richard Elementary School part of?
Richard Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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