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Hilbert Elementary School

26440 PURITAN, REDFORD, MI 48239 · (313) 242-3801 · Wayne County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL397 STUDENTS
Enrollment
397
Elementary
DISTRICT 427 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
320 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 55%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
64
Grade 1
52
Grade 2
76
Grade 3
53
Grade 4
58
Grade 5
47
Grade 6
47
Student demographics
White
6015%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
297%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Black
27770%
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 18%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Two+
277%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Native American
21%
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
22356%
Female
17444%

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About Hilbert Elementary School

Hilbert Elementary School, an average-sized elementary campus in REDFORD, Michigan, run under Redford Union Schools District No. 1, instructs 397 students, covering grades pre-K through 6.

Redford Union Schools District No. 1 runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 1,995 students. Hilbert Elementary School is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Hilbert Elementary School records that 70% of the student body identifies as Black. Beyond that, the school shows 15% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. By comparison, Wayne County as a whole is about 37% Black, so the school skews meaningfully more Black than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, The school currently runs with 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.2:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.8:1 average. Around 81% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. By comparison, Wayne County runs at roughly 66%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Wayne County shows median household earnings sit near $60,539, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Wayne County's 573 public schools (combined enrollment of about 259,786 students), Hilbert Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Fostering Leadership Academy, roughly 0.2 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Hilbert Elementary School.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

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
Hilbert Elementary School
District
Redford Union Schools District No. 1
Address
26440 PURITAN, REDFORD, MI 48239
Phone
(313) 242-3801
County
Wayne County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
397
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
320 (81%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
262946009054
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Redford Union Schools District No. 1
Other schools in REDFORD
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Frequently asked questions

About Hilbert Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Hilbert Elementary School?
Hilbert Elementary School enrolls approximately 397 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Hilbert Elementary School serve?
Hilbert Elementary School serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilbert Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hilbert Elementary School is approximately 13.2:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Hilbert Elementary School?
Student demographics at Hilbert Elementary School are roughly 15% White, 7% Hispanic, 70% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Hilbert Elementary School in?
Hilbert Elementary School is part of Redford Union Schools District No. 1.
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