Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Greenwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 118 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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)
(18-19)40-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
29%
18%
White
45%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 schools are Greenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Greenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
118 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Greenwood Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of Kalamazoo Public Schools School District.
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