Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Erie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Erie Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Erie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erie Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erie Elementary School's ranking?
Erie Elementary School is ranked #1551 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Erie Elementary School often compared to?
Erie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne Elementary School, Clinton Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Erie Elementary School?
425 students attend Erie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Erie Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erie Elementary School?
Erie Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Erie Elementary School offer ?
Erie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Erie Elementary School part of?
Erie Elementary School is part of Chippewa Valley Schools School District.
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