Weatherby Elementary School serves 144 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Weatherby Elementary School?
144 students attend Weatherby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Weatherby Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Weatherby Elementary School offer ?
Weatherby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Weatherby Elementary School part of?
Weatherby Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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