Robert R. Gray Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Robert R. Gray Elementary School serves 636 students in grades 5-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
636 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Robert R. Gray Elementary School?
636 students attend Robert R. Gray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Robert R. Gray Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert R. Gray Elementary School?
Robert R. Gray Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert R. Gray Elementary School offer ?
Robert R. Gray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Robert R. Gray Elementary School part of?
Robert R. Gray Elementary School is part of Birch Run Area Schools.

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