Von Steuben Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Von Steuben Elementary School serves 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Von Steuben Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Black
94%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Von Steuben Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
n/a
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Von Steuben Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
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.
0.11
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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Von Steuben Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
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 Von Steuben Elementary School?
398 students attend Von Steuben Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Von Steuben Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Von Steuben Elementary School?
Von Steuben Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Von Steuben Elementary School offer ?
Von Steuben Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Von Steuben Elementary School part of?
Von Steuben Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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