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Newberry Elementary School (Closed 2006)

4045 29th Street
Detroit, MI 48210
Newberry Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
92%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit 51±¬ÁÏs Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Newberry Elementary School?
252 students attend Newberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Newberry Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newberry Elementary School?
Newberry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newberry Elementary School offer ?
Newberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Newberry Elementary School part of?
Newberry Elementary School is part of Detroit 51±¬ÁÏs Community.

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