Sobey School (Closed 2004)

3701 N. Averill Avenue
Flint, MI 48506
Sobey School serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% 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
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
43%
18%
White
49%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sobey School?
266 students attend Sobey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sobey School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sobey School?
Sobey School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sobey School offer ?
Sobey School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sobey School part of?
Sobey School is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.

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