Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
9%
9%

Black
7%
18%

White
77%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School?
380 students attend Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School?
Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School offer ?
Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School part of?
Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School is part of Flat Rock Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School located?
Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School is located in the Civic Center neighborhood of Flat Rock, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Civic Center.
School Reviews
5 1/29/2008
As a parent of two in the building and as a former student we chose to come into Flat Rock because of the high quality they provide in the field of education. Their teachers are dedicated, creative and innovative. They provide a well rounded education that includes art, music and gym. Through grant funding from Auto Alliance they offered extracurricular activities based on student interest and parent volunteers. Our son enjoyed those programs very much! They now offer assistance to students needing help with reading both before and after school.
The facilities are as well kept as they can be. The staff takes great pride in presenting a clean and neat building. The community is growing and there is limited space for growth. The voters agreed and there are plans to add new rooms to the facility very soon.
Parents are welcome to be as involved as they can be and have many opportunities to be in the classroom, on field trips, participate at home and become part of the parent organization. The parents help provide assemblies, help with RIF, provide a carnival for families in the fall and are in the implementation phase of creating a new playground for the k-2 children. I bring our children here through school of choice after reviewing five local schools, none held a candle to what Flat Rock has to offer!
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