Wayne Elementary School

10633 Courville St
Detroit, MI 48224
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Bottom 50%
Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wayne 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Wayne Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wayne 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 Wayne 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)
#2910 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wayne Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wayne 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.
6-9%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wayne 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.
≤10%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wayne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wayne 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%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wayne Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wayne Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.02
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wayne 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
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wayne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayne Elementary School's ranking?
Wayne Elementary School is ranked #2910 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wayne Elementary School often compared to?
Wayne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences, Daly School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wayne Elementary School?
237 students attend Wayne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Wayne Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Elementary School?
Wayne Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wayne Elementary School offer ?
Wayne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayne Elementary School part of?
Wayne Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Wayne Elementary School located?
Wayne Elementary School is located in the Outer Drive Hayes neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Outer Drive Hayes.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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