Sleight Elementary School serves 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sleight Elementary School?
190 students attend Sleight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sleight Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sleight Elementary School?
Sleight Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sleight Elementary School offer ?
Sleight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Sleight Elementary School part of?
Sleight Elementary School is part of Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District.
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