Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Commerce Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Commerce Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Commerce Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Commerce Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Commerce Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commerce Elementary School's ranking?
Commerce Elementary School is ranked #182 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Commerce Elementary School often compared to?
Commerce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loon Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Commerce Elementary School?
540 students attend Commerce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Commerce Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Commerce Elementary School?
Commerce Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Commerce Elementary School offer ?
Commerce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Commerce Elementary School part of?
Commerce Elementary School is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District.
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