Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Elm River Township School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Elm River Township School encompasses the entire school district in Toivola, MI, covering approximately 93.3 square miles. Families within this area typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elm River Township School's student population of 8 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Motto
At Elm River our Students SOAR
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elm River Township School is 0.23, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
18%
White
87%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
White Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Elm River Township School?
8 students attend Elm River Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Elm River Township School students are White, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elm River Township School?
Elm River Township School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Elm River Township School offer ?
Elm River Township School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elm River Township School part of?
Elm River Township School is part of Elm River Township School District.
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