Straight School serves 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
59%
9%
Black
14%
18%
White
21%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Straight School?
173 students attend Straight School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Straight School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Straight School?
Straight School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Straight School offer ?
Straight School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Straight School part of?
Straight School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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