Fairbanks Elementary School serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Fairbanks Elementary School?
262 students attend Fairbanks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Fairbanks Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairbanks Elementary School?
Fairbanks Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairbanks Elementary School offer ?
Fairbanks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fairbanks Elementary School part of?
Fairbanks Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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