Laingsburg Elementary School

117 Prospect St
Laingsburg, MI 48848
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laingsburg 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 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Laingsburg Elementary School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Laingsburg 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 Laingsburg Elementary School is 0.13, 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)
#1063 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
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39%
36%
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52%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
n/a
18%
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White
93%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Laingsburg Elementary School's ranking?
Laingsburg Elementary School is ranked #1063 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Laingsburg Elementary School?
516 students attend Laingsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Laingsburg Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laingsburg Elementary School?
Laingsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laingsburg Elementary School offer ?
Laingsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laingsburg Elementary School part of?
Laingsburg Elementary School is part of Laingsburg Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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