School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (08-09)
210 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
1%
Asian
(08-09)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)n/a
5%
Black
(08-09)100%
20%
White
(08-09)n/a
71%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
80%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Birney Elementary School?
210 students attend Birney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Birney Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Birney Elementary School offer ?
Birney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Birney Elementary School part of?
Birney Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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