Defer Elementary School serves kindergarten through fourth grade students with a public school education in the city of Grosse Pointe Park. Named for George Defer, former president of Grosse Pointe Park, Defer Elementary School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by architect George J. Haas in 1924 in the Tudor Revival style.
Other original features of Defer Elementary School include wood-paneled Gothic doors, a leaded glass conservatory and a classroom showcasing a Pewabic-tile fireplace.
Students' core curriculum includes math, the language arts, social studies and science, including typing for the third, fourth and fifth grades. The basic curriculum is supplemented by online platforms created to make learning engaging and more accessible. Initiatives like "Fact Monster," "Imagine Math" and "Math Playground," help students navigate problem solving. "NASA for Kids" and "Kids Astronomy" make learning about science fun.
Students can pursue their personal interests and make new friends joining one of Defer Elementary School's clubs or after school programs like the Defer Running Dragons or participating in PTO events like "Popsicles on the Playground."
A school "where everyone learns, every day," Defer Elementary is passionate about forging the future of its fiery and fervent "Dragons."
George Defer Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-4
15425 Kercheval Ave,
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Grosse Pointe Public School System
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Lisa Rheaume
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%
GreatSchools Rating
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
81.9%
Two or more races
7.7%
Black
5.7%
Hispanic
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#12
Best Public ES Teachers in Michigan
#29
Best Public ES in Michigan
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/2/2020
Having both of our children attend Defer has been a great experience and introduction to the high quality education provided by the Grosse Pointe Public Schools. The teachers are wonderful and show daily how much they care for their students. The school is welcoming to all students/families and works hard to celebrate diversity and provide an inclusive culture.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/23/2013
Defer is challenging. The school is excellent at teaching to the level and skills of the children and helps them excel in learning.
3/11/2013
the staff is alert and developes programs for students who need extra help. I highly recommend this school
11/8/2011
We absolutely love Defer, and both Mr Wardie and (now) Mrs Sullivan are great principals. We have two girls here, in 1st and 4th grades, and one more coming in a few years. Our PTA is incredible, too, giving a lot of support to the kids as well as the teachers. My only complaint is that there are ju...
12/3/2008
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
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Median Age
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Average House Size
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Windmill Pointe Park
- Fishing
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Rotary Tot Lot
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Pickleball
Mariner Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Matthew C Patterson Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Messmer Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Riverfront-Lakewood East Park
- Bike Trails
- Grills
- Picnic Area
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George Defer Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in Grosse Pointe Park, MI, in the Grosse Pointe Park neighborhood, and is served by the Grosse Pointe Public School System in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 464 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. George Defer Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $610,559. Discover additional schools in the area, like Davis Aerospace Technical High School, Grosse Pointe South High School, East English Village Preparatory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Grosse Pointe Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near George Defer Elementary School.