Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Sol 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 approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Sol Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of El Sol Elementary School is 0.50, 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)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
67%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
22%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend El Sol Elementary School?
337 students attend El Sol Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of El Sol Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Sol Elementary School?
El Sol Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does El Sol Elementary School offer ?
El Sol Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Sol Elementary School part of?
El Sol Elementary School is part of Kalamazoo Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is El Sol Elementary School located?
El Sol Elementary School is located in the Vine neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Vine.
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