Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thurston Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Thurston Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurston Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurston Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
43%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Thurston Elementary School's ranking?
Thurston Elementary School is ranked #387 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Thurston Elementary School often compared to?
Thurston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Thurston Elementary School?
459 students attend Thurston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Thurston Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurston Elementary School?
Thurston Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thurston Elementary School offer ?
Thurston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurston Elementary School part of?
Thurston Elementary School is part of Ann Arbor Public Schools School District.
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