Genesis Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Genesis Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Genesis Elementary School?
342 students attend Genesis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Genesis Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Genesis Elementary School?
Genesis Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Genesis Elementary School offer ?
Genesis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Genesis Elementary School part of?
Genesis Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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