Sampson Elementary School serves 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sampson Elementary School?
412 students attend Sampson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sampson Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sampson Elementary School?
Sampson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sampson Elementary School offer ?
Sampson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sampson Elementary School part of?
Sampson Elementary School is part of Detroit Schools Community School District.
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