School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (08-09)
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(08-09)1%
1%
Asian
(08-09)1%
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)38%
5%
Black
(08-09)49%
20%
White
(08-09)11%
71%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
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 Munger Elementary School?
353 students attend Munger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Munger Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Munger Elementary School offer ?
Munger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Munger Elementary School part of?
Munger Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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