Beard Elementary School serves 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
73%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
17%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Beard Elementary School?
40 students attend Beard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Beard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beard Elementary School?
Beard Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beard Elementary School offer ?
Beard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Beard Elementary School part of?
Beard Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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