George Defer Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI Grades KG–04 Suburb: Large Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SchoolScore™ B (79.7)
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George Defer Elementary School
GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–04 SchoolScore™ B (79.7)
460
Students
27.3
Teachers
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
(313)432-4000
Phone
http://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/Domai…
Website

George Defer Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in GROSSE POINTE PARK, MICHIGAN, operated by the Grosse Pointe Public Schools school district. It serves grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 460 students enrolled; a 16.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
460.0
State avg: 372.0
▲ 24% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.85:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 7% worse
Free Lunch %
12.2%
State avg: 55.0%
▼ 78% better
School Details
School Name
George Defer Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
262574006219
State School ID
MI-82055-01386
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
15425 KERCHEVAL AVE
City
GROSSE POINTE PARK
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48230
County
Wayne County
Metro Area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2613
State Leg. Upper
26012
State Leg. Lower
26010
Latitude
42.3832
Longitude
-82.9372
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
460
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.3
Teachers FTE
📐
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 56 12.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
LEAID
2625740
State LEA ID
MI-82055
Phone
(313)432-3000
Website
http://www.gpschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GROSSE POINTE WOODS
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$142,506K
Federal Revenue
$6,294K
State Revenue
$80,405K
Local Revenue
$55,807K
Total Expenditure
$162,667K
Instruction Exp.
$75,212K
Support Services
$45,672K
Other Current Exp.
$1,246K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of George Defer Elementary School

1
Pierce Middle School
GROSSE POINTE PARK · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
DETROIT · Elementary
0.5 mi
3
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
DETROIT · Middle
0.8 mi
4
Lewis Maire Elementary School
GROSSE POINTE · Elementary
1.1 mi
5
Capstone Academy Charter SchoolRiverbend
DETROIT · Other
1.1 mi
6
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
DETROIT · High
1.2 mi
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about George Defer Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend George Defer Elementary School?
460 students are enrolled at George Defer Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does George Defer Elementary School have?
George Defer Elementary School has 27.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does George Defer Elementary School serve?
George Defer Elementary School serves grades KG through 04.
Is George Defer Elementary School a charter school?
George Defer Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is George Defer Elementary School located in?
George Defer Elementary School is located in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does George Defer Elementary School belong to?
George Defer Elementary School is part of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools school district.
How much does Grosse Pointe Public Schools spend per student?
The Grosse Pointe Public Schools district spends approximately $353,623,913 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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