Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Luther C Klager Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: 45%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Luther C Klager Elementary School's student population of 178 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Luther C Klager Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Luther C Klager Elementary School?
178 students attend Luther C Klager Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Luther C Klager Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luther C Klager Elementary School?
Luther C Klager Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Luther C Klager Elementary School offer ?
Luther C Klager Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Luther C Klager Elementary School part of?
Luther C Klager Elementary School is part of Manchester Community Schools School District.
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