KERBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kerby Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools school district, located in GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI with about 347 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Kerby Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Kerby Elementary School, located in the affluent community of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, is a cornerstone of the Grosse Pointe Public School System. The school serves students in grades K-5 and is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing, community-focused environment. Kerby is noted for maintaining a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. Its location within the historic and well-regarded Grosse Pointe district makes it a central hub for families who prioritize public education in a suburban, tight-knit setting.
Beyond the classroom, Kerby Elementary is characterized by a high level of parental involvement and a robust school culture that encourages extracurricular participation. The school benefits from the resources and stable reputation of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools, which are known for high standardized test scores and a focus on preparing students for success in secondary education. By balancing traditional instructional methods with modern educational tools, Kerby aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for its students, consistently ranking as a premier choice for families within the Grosse Pointe Farms area.
For more information, contact Kerby Elementary School at (313) 432-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3147
(313) 432-4200
http://www.gpschools.org/kerby
KERBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI with about 347 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grosse Pointe Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 347
- Teachers:
- 21.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 347 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KERBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.