Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ballard Elementary School serves the west part of Niles, MI, covering an area of approximately 33.4 square miles. Most families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 7.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ballard Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Viking Pride embodies how we feel about ourselves and our community.
School Rankings
Ballard 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 Ballard Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#1700 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballard Elementary School's ranking?
Ballard Elementary School is ranked #1700 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ballard Elementary School often compared to?
Ballard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside Connections School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ballard Elementary School?
516 students attend Ballard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ballard Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballard Elementary School?
Ballard Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ballard Elementary School offer ?
Ballard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ballard Elementary School part of?
Ballard Elementary School is part of Niles Community Schools.
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