Stark Elementary School serves 169 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Stark Elementary School?
169 students attend Stark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Stark Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stark Elementary School?
Stark Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stark Elementary School offer ?
Stark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Stark Elementary School part of?
Stark Elementary School is part of Buchanan Community Schools School District.
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