Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Sol 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Sol Elementary serves the eastern part of Kalamazoo, MI, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being around 2.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Sol Elementary School's student population of 368 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
El Sol 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 El Sol Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#2116 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
35%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
6%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
44%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Sol Elementary School's ranking?
El Sol Elementary School is ranked #2116 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend El Sol Elementary School?
368 students attend El Sol Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of El Sol Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Sol Elementary School?
El Sol Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does El Sol Elementary School offer ?
El Sol Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Sol Elementary School part of?
El Sol Elementary School is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is El Sol Elementary School located?
El Sol Elementary School is located in the Vine neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Vine.
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