Eliza Seaman Leggett School serves 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Eliza Seaman Leggett School?
260 students attend Eliza Seaman Leggett School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Eliza Seaman Leggett School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eliza Seaman Leggett School?
Eliza Seaman Leggett School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eliza Seaman Leggett School offer ?
Eliza Seaman Leggett School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eliza Seaman Leggett School part of?
Eliza Seaman Leggett School is part of Waterford School District.
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