Caledonia Elementary School
Tel:
(616) 891-8181
Caledonia Elementary School serves 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Caledonia Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Caledonia Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Caledonia Elementary School's student population of 444 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 444 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Caledonia Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Caledonia Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #84 out of 3119 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caledonia Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Caledonia Elementary School is Caledonia High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Duncan Lake Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Caledonia Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-K | 66 students
0.0 miles
9751 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-6220 0.0 PK-K 66 - Caledonia Duncan Lake Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 504 students
0.0 miles
9757 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-1380 0.0 6-8 504 - Caledonia Duncan Lake Transitions Program Grades: Inquire with school | 9 students
0.0 miles
9753 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8145 0.0 Inquire with school 9 - Caledonia Caledonia Resource Center
0.1 miles
9749 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8117 0.1 n/a n/a - Caledonia Kraft Meadows Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 598 students
0.7 miles
9230 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8649 0.7 6-8 598
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