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Enrollment
453
Elementary
DISTRICT 461 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT·NCES 260110304800
Nolan ElementaryMiddle School
1150 E LANTZ ST, DETROIT, MI 48203 · (313) 866-7730 · Wayne County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL453 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
429 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 67 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 46 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 62 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 53 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 43 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 52 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 41 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 41 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 48 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (67) is 40% larger than its 8th grade class (48).
Student demographics
9%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Nolan ElementaryMiddle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan ElementaryMiddle School this school | 453 | 94.7% | N/A |
| Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School DETROIT | 455 | 95.2% | N/A |
| Dixon Elementary School DETROIT | 485 | 94.8% | N/A |
| Brewer Academy DETROIT | 441 | 96.6% | N/A |
| Burns ElementaryMiddle School DETROIT | 411 | 92.9% | N/A |
| AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning DETROIT | 401 | 94.0% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Nolan ElementaryMiddle School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 453 | #432 of 1,630 | #108 of 301 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #765 of 1,424 | #139 of 281 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.3% | #1,306 of 1,424 | #199 of 281 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 94.7% | #81 of 1,563 | #38 of 294 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +26.2% | #67 of 440 | #17 of 91 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
453
+8 (+2%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 15.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 453 | 28 | 16.2:1 | 95% (429) |
| 2023-24 | 427 | 25 | 17.1:1 | 95% (406) |
| 2022-23 | 449 | 24.2 | 18.6:1 | 95% (425) |
| 2020-21 | 445 | 28 | 15.9:1 | 92% (411) |
| 2017-18 | 359 | 17 | 21.1:1 | 88% (317) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Nolan ElementaryMiddle School.
Since 2017-18: students up 26% (359 to 453); teachers up 65% (17 to 28).
About Nolan ElementaryMiddle School
Located in DETROIT, Michigan, Nolan ElementaryMiddle School is a medium-sized elementary school. The school reports 453 students in pre-K through 8. The school's enrollment is 23% bigger than the 369 average for elementary schools in Michigan.
Nolan ElementaryMiddle School sits within Detroit Public Schools Community District, which has 103 schools and 48,448 students.
The large majority of students at Nolan ElementaryMiddle School, 95%, are Black. Beyond that, enrollment is 4% Hispanic. The Black share of the county population is lower, at 37%. Nolan ElementaryMiddle School has a diversity index of 9%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its 28 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 16.2:1. Across elementary schools in Michigan, the average ratio is about 15.8:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 95%. That is higher than the 66% average for public schools in Wayne County.
Census estimates describe Wayne County this way: median household income is about $60,539, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 28%, and roughly 16% of residents are in poverty. The public schools of Wayne County number 573 and enroll about 259,786.
The closest public school to Nolan ElementaryMiddle School is Michigan Cyber Academy, about 0.8 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
By NCES locale, the school is City: Large, or inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Nolan ElementaryMiddle School had 445 students in 2020-21 and 453 in 2024-25, nearly the same.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss science fairs, picture day, and bus routes at Nolan ElementaryMiddle School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Cass Technical High SchoolHigh · 2,493 students
- Western International High SchoolHigh · 1,959 students
- Renaissance High SchoolHigh · 1,197 students
- Earhart ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 1,002 students
- Martin Luther King Jr Senior High SchoolHigh · 976 students
- Munger ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 954 students
Other schools in DETROIT
- Cass Technical High SchoolHigh · 2,493 students
- Western International High SchoolHigh · 1,959 students
- Renaissance High SchoolHigh · 1,197 students
- Oakland International Academy 28Middle · 1,034 students
- Earhart ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 1,002 students
- Martin Luther King Jr Senior High SchoolHigh · 976 students
Nearby schools
- Michigan Cyber Academy0.8 mi · 328
- Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School0.9 mi · 185
- Viking Virtual Academy1.0 mi · 39
- Michigan Virtual Charter Academy1.0 mi · 3,199
- Advantage Alternative Program1.0 mi · 150
- Dove Academy of Detroit1.3 mi · 487
Frequently asked questions
About Nolan ElementaryMiddle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Nolan ElementaryMiddle School?
Nolan ElementaryMiddle School enrolls approximately 453 students in grades PK-08.
Is Nolan ElementaryMiddle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Nolan ElementaryMiddle School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Nolan ElementaryMiddle School have?
Nolan ElementaryMiddle School employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.
How diverse is Nolan ElementaryMiddle School?
Nolan ElementaryMiddle School reports a student body of 0% White, 4% Hispanic, 95% Black, 0% Two or more.
Is Nolan ElementaryMiddle School public or private?
Nolan ElementaryMiddle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.