Dewey Center For Urban Education serves 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Dewey Center For Urban Education?
424 students attend Dewey Center For Urban Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Dewey Center For Urban Education students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewey Center For Urban Education?
Dewey Center For Urban Education has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dewey Center For Urban Education offer ?
Dewey Center For Urban Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dewey Center For Urban Education part of?
Dewey Center For Urban Education is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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