Yost Elementary School serves 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
90%
18%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Yost Elementary School?
179 students attend Yost Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Yost Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Yost Elementary School offer ?
Yost Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Yost Elementary School part of?
Yost Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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