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Sterne Brunson Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1651 Nickerson Rd.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Sterne Brunson Elementary School serves 65 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Sterne Brunson Elementary School
2	2
4	4
5	3
6	3
7	10
8	8
9	9
10	14
11	6
12	6

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Total Students

65 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Sterne Brunson Elementary School
2023	65
2022	65
2021	65
2020	65
2019	65
2018	65
2017	65
2016	65
2015	65
2007	90
2006	59

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Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Sterne Brunson Elementary School
2023	5
2022	5
2021	5
2020	5
2019	5
2018	5
2017	5
2016	5
2015	5
2007	5
2006	5

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School Rankings

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State Level (MI)

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Sterne Brunson Elementary School	Michigan	Benton Harbor Area Schools
2023	13:1	17:1	23:1
2022	13:1	17:1	22:1
2021	13:1	17:1	22:1
2020	13:1	18:1	24:1
2019	13:1	18:1	24:1
2018	13:1	18:1	23:1
2017	13:1	18:1	23:1
2016	13:1	18:1	21:1
2015	13:1	18:1	21:1
2007	18:1	19:1	17:1
2006	12:1	18:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

100%

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Sterne Brunson Elementary School	Michigan	Benton Harbor Area Schools
2023	100%	18%	83%
2022	100%	18%	84%
2021	100%	18%	84%
2020	100%	18%	85%
2019	100%	18%	85%
2018	100%	18%	86%
2017	100%	18%	86%
2016	100%	18%	93%
2015	100%	18%	91%
2007	98%	20%	94%
2006	100%	20%	95%

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White

n/a

63%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.00

0.56

Eligible for

75%

50%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Sterne Brunson Elementary School	Michigan	Benton Harbor Area Schools
2023	75%	49%	91%
2022	75%	47%	91%
2021	75%	46%	92%
2020	75%	45%	86%
2019	75%	45%	86%
2018	75%	40%	81%
2017	75%	40%	81%
2016	75%	40%	86%
2015	75%	41%	84%
2007	87%	30%	78%
2006	83%	30%	70%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Sterne Brunson Elementary School	Michigan	Benton Harbor Area Schools
2023	6%	4%	2%
2022	6%	4%	2%
2021	6%	4%	2%
2020	6%	5%	2%
2019	6%	5%	2%
2018	6%	6%	1%
2017	6%	6%	1%
2016	6%	6%	2%
2015	6%	6%	2%
2007	7%	6%	7%
2006	7%	7%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Benton Harbor Area Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sterne Brunson Elementary School?

65 students attend Sterne Brunson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Sterne Brunson Elementary School students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Sterne Brunson Elementary School?

Sterne Brunson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Sterne Brunson Elementary School offer ?

Sterne Brunson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is Sterne Brunson Elementary School part of?

Sterne Brunson Elementary School is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.

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