Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Chikaming Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chikaming Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chikaming Elementary School's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chikaming Elementary School is 0.29, 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)
(11-12)40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Chikaming Elementary School?
128 students attend Chikaming Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Chikaming Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chikaming Elementary School?
Chikaming Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chikaming Elementary School offer ?
Chikaming Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Chikaming Elementary School part of?
Chikaming Elementary School is part of River Valley School District.
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