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Maya Angelou Elementary School (Closed 2008)

5959 Whittier Street
Detroit, MI 48224
Maya Angelou Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
482 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Maya Angelou Elementary School?
482 students attend Maya Angelou Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maya Angelou Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maya Angelou Elementary School?
Maya Angelou Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maya Angelou Elementary School offer ?
Maya Angelou Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Maya Angelou Elementary School part of?
Maya Angelou Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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