Defer Elementary School is a school building located at 15425 Kercheval in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan in Metro Detroit. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1996 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-4, George Defer Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Defer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
George Defer Elementary School's student population of 464 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
George Defer Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Defer Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 3069 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)65-69%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Defer Elementary School's ranking?
George Defer Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are George Defer Elementary School often compared to?
George Defer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stevens T Mason Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend George Defer Elementary School?
464 students attend George Defer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of George Defer Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Defer Elementary School?
George Defer Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Defer Elementary School offer ?
George Defer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George Defer Elementary School part of?
George Defer Elementary School is part of Grosse Pointe School District.
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