Northwest Early Childhood Center serves 38 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Northwest Early Childhood Center?
38 students attend Northwest Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Northwest Early Childhood Center students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Early Childhood Center?
Northwest Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest Early Childhood Center offer ?
Northwest Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Northwest Early Childhood Center part of?
Northwest Early Childhood Center is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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