Grayling Elementary School

306 Plum Street
Grayling, MI 49738
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Grayling Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 611 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grayling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Grayling Elementary School's student population of 611 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Grayling Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grayling Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#1338 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grayling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
91%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grayling Elementary School's ranking?
Grayling Elementary School is ranked #1338 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Grayling Elementary School?
611 students attend Grayling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Grayling Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grayling Elementary School?
Grayling Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grayling Elementary School offer ?
Grayling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grayling Elementary School part of?
Grayling Elementary School is part of Crawford Ausable Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 611 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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