Pasteur Elementary School

19811 Stoepel St
Detroit, MI 48221
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pasteur Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pasteur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Pasteur Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pasteur Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pasteur Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2652 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pasteur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pasteur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pasteur Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pasteur Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pasteur Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
99%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pasteur Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Pasteur Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pasteur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pasteur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pasteur Elementary School's ranking?
Pasteur Elementary School is ranked #2652 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pasteur Elementary School?
312 students attend Pasteur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Pasteur Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pasteur Elementary School?
Pasteur Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pasteur Elementary School offer ?
Pasteur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pasteur Elementary School part of?
Pasteur Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Pasteur Elementary School located?
Pasteur Elementary School is located in the Oak Grove neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Oak Grove.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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