Mcgregor Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
292 students

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
n/a
9%

Black
97%
18%

White
1%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

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 Mcgregor Elementary School?
292 students attend Mcgregor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mcgregor Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgregor Elementary School?
Mcgregor Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcgregor Elementary School offer ?
Mcgregor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mcgregor Elementary School part of?
Mcgregor Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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