George Defer Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230 · Grosse Pointe Public Schools
#154 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#7395 of 50,301 nationally
About George Defer Elementary School
George Defer Elementary School is a public elementary located in Grosse Pointe Park, in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 460 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 154th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 460.
There are 2 schools in Grosse Pointe Park; George Defer Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for George Defer Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George Defer Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pierce Middle School
Grosse Pointe Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
570 students · 143 m away
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
719 students · 861 m away
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Public middle · Grades 3–8
125 students · 1.3 km away
Lewis Maire Elementary School
Grosse Pointe · Public elementary · Grades K–4
252 students · 1.7 km away
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
96 students · 1.9 km away
Carstens ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
266 students · 2.3 km away
Ronald Brown Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
834 students · 2.6 km away
Hamilton Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
358 students · 2.7 km away
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
639 students · 2.8 km away
Richard Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Farms · Public elementary · Grades K–4
313 students · 3.0 km away
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Burton Elementary School
Huntington Woods · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Cass City Elementary
Cass City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
459 students
Frequently asked questions
Is George Defer Elementary School a good school?
George Defer Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 75.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #154 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does George Defer Elementary School rank in Michigan?
George Defer Elementary School ranks #154 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #7395 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George Defer Elementary School?
George Defer Elementary School had 460 students in 2025.
Is George Defer Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
George Defer Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George Defer Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George Defer Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.