Washington Gardner Elementary School (Closed 2009)

401 E Michigan Ave
Albion, MI 49224
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Gardner Elementary School serves 225 students in grades 3-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
51%
18%
White
39%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Albion School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Gardner Elementary School?
225 students attend Washington Gardner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Washington Gardner Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Gardner Elementary School?
Washington Gardner Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington Gardner Elementary School offer ?
Washington Gardner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Washington Gardner Elementary School part of?
Washington Gardner Elementary School is part of Albion School District.

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