Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Adlai Stevenson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Adlai Stevenson Elementary School serves the northwest part of Southfield, MI, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Most families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School's student population of 527 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adlai Stevenson Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2319 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
91%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adlai Stevenson Elementary School's ranking?
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School is ranked #2319 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Adlai Stevenson Elementary School?
527 students attend Adlai Stevenson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Adlai Stevenson Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adlai Stevenson Elementary School?
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Adlai Stevenson Elementary School offer ?
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adlai Stevenson Elementary School part of?
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School is part of Southfield Public School District.
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