Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-6,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
233 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Central Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Iron Mountain Public Schools School District.
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