Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carpenter Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Carpenter Year Round Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lake Orion, MI, covering approximately 50 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carpenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Carpenter Elementary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
467 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carpenter Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpenter Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#652 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Carpenter Elementary School's ranking?
Carpenter Elementary School is ranked #652 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Carpenter Elementary School often compared to?
Carpenter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webber School, Orion Oaks Elementary School, Grayson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Carpenter Elementary School?
467 students attend Carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Carpenter Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carpenter Elementary School?
Carpenter Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Carpenter Elementary School offer ?
Carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carpenter Elementary School part of?
Carpenter Elementary School is part of Lake Orion Community Schools.
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