Thurston E.c.d.c. Elementary School serves 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
168 students
Showing 1996–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 1998–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Showing 1996–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 1992–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 1992–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
48%
18%
Showing 1996–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
47%
63%
Showing 1996–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ypsilanti Community Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thurston E.c.d.c. Elementary School?
168 students attend Thurston E.c.d.c. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Thurston E.c.d.c. Elementary School students are Black, 47% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurston E.c.d.c. Elementary School?
Thurston E.c.d.c. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thurston E.c.d.c. Elementary School offer ?
Thurston E.c.d.c. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Thurston E.c.d.c. Elementary School part of?
Thurston E.c.d.c. Elementary School is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools.
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