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Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School

420 W 7 MILE RD, DETROIT, MI 48203 · (313) 866-2999 · Wayne County
GRADES 01–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL185 STUDENTS
Enrollment
185
Elementary
DISTRICT 461 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
169 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1
18
Grade 2
21
Grade 3
33
Grade 4
18
Grade 5
23
Grade 6
25
Grade 7
30
Grade 8
17
Student demographics
White
11%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
84%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 9%
Black
17595%
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 18%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
9652%
Female
8948%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
185
-112 (-38%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 12.4:1
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
4%
was 0%
% Black
95%
was 98%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School

As a cozy elementary-level community in DETROIT, Michigan, Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School educates 185 students from grades 1 through 8, one of the schools within Detroit Public Schools Community District. By comparison, Michigan's public schools average about 369 students each, so Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School sits 50% leaner than that benchmark.

Within Detroit Public Schools Community District, which oversees 103 schools and 48,448 students, Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School logs that nearly all students (95%) are Black. The remainder consists of 4% Hispanic. By comparison, Wayne County as a whole is about 37% Black, so the school skews meaningfully more Black than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.2:1. The state averages around 15.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 91% of students at Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Wayne County runs at roughly 66%, so the school's eligibility rate is higher than the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Wayne County put median household income runs about $60,539, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School is one of 573 public schools in Wayne County (combined enrollment of about 259,786 students).

Nearest neighbor: Nolan ElementaryMiddle School, around 0.9 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a high-density site.

Over the past 7-year window. Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School's enrollment has shrank 38% since 2018, when it stood at 297 (now 185).

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Wayne County at a glance

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Population
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students

Quick facts

School name
Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School
District
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Address
420 W 7 MILE RD, DETROIT, MI 48203
Phone
(313) 866-2999
County
Wayne County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
01–08
Total enrollment
185
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
169 (91%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
260110304722
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School
What is the total enrollment at Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School?
Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School enrolls approximately 185 students in grades 01-08.
What grades does Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School serve?
Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School serves grades 01-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School is approximately 12.2:1 (15 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School?
Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School reports a student body of 1% White, 4% Hispanic, 95% Black.
Who oversees Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School?
Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School is overseen by Detroit Public Schools Community District in Wayne County.
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