Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Comstock 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 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Comstock Elementary School's student population of 597 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Comstock 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 Comstock Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#2780 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comstock Elementary School's ranking?
Comstock Elementary School is ranked #2780 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Comstock Elementary School?
597 students attend Comstock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Comstock Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 Comstock Elementary School?
Comstock Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Comstock Elementary School offer ?
Comstock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Comstock Elementary School part of?
Comstock Elementary School is part of Comstock School District.
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