Ada Elementary School

731 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI 49301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ada Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Ada Elementary School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Ada Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ada Elementary School is 0.27, 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)
#38 out of 2925 schools
(Top 5%)
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85-89%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ada 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.
75-79%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
85%
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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0.27
This chart display the diversity score of Ada Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ada Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ada Elementary School's ranking?
Ada Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ada Elementary School often compared to?
Ada Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornapple Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Ada Elementary School?
333 students attend Ada Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ada Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ada Elementary School?
Ada Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ada Elementary School offer ?
Ada Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ada Elementary School part of?
Ada Elementary School is part of Forest Hills Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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