Vetal Elementary School serves 452 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
452 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)58%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)53%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Vetal Elementary School?
452 students attend Vetal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Vetal Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vetal Elementary School?
Vetal Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vetal Elementary School offer ?
Vetal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Vetal Elementary School part of?
Vetal Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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