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George Defer Elementary School

15425 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, United States

+1 (313) 432-4000

http://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/domain/1099

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George Defer Elementary School Overview

About This School

George Defer Elementary School is a public elementary in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, serving 460 students in grades K-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 82% proficiency in ELA, 76% in math, and 78% in science. The school maintains a 16:1 student-teacher ratio with 27 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $80,956. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup includes 81% White, 6% Black, 6% Two or More Races, 4% Hispanic, and 3% Asian students.

460

Total Students

K-4

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

27 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-4

County

Wayne County

Students per Counselor

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George Defer Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 17.5:1

State Avg: 17.3:1

Students per Counselor

George Defer Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$80,956

City Avg: $80,956

State Avg: $68,685

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor:1

George Defer Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.87%

Male

49.13%

Female

Total Enrollment: 460 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White80.87%

Hispanic3.91%

Asian2.61%

Black6.09%

Two or More Races6.3%

Native American0.22%

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Frequently Asked Questions About George Defer Elementary School

Q: What is George Defer Elementary School?

A: George Defer Elementary School is a elementary public located in Grosse Pointe Park.

Q: How many students attend George Defer Elementary School?

A: George Defer Elementary School has approximately 460 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at George Defer Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at George Defer Elementary School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about George Defer Elementary School

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About George Defer Elementary School - Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Quick Facts about George Defer Elementary School
School Name	George Defer Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-4
Location	15425 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, Grosse Pointe Park, MI
County	Wayne County
Phone	+1 (313) 432-4000
Total Students	460
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	27
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about George Defer Elementary School

What is George Defer Elementary School?

George Defer Elementary School is a elementary public located in Grosse Pointe Park.

How many students attend George Defer Elementary School?

George Defer Elementary School has approximately 460 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Defer Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at George Defer Elementary School is 16:1.

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