Sherrard Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to 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 Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Sherrard Elementary School?
420 students attend Sherrard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sherrard Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherrard Elementary School?
Sherrard Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sherrard Elementary School offer ?
Sherrard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sherrard Elementary School part of?
Sherrard Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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