Elmer A Knopf Learning Center serves 361 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center placed in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center's student population of 361 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Elmer A Knopf Learning Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
31%
18%
White
64%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmer A Knopf Learning Center's ranking?
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center is ranked #590 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elmer A Knopf Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Elmer A Knopf Learning Center is 10%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Elmer A Knopf Learning Center?
361 students attend Elmer A Knopf Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Elmer A Knopf Learning Center students are White, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmer A Knopf Learning Center?
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elmer A Knopf Learning Center offer ?
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmer A Knopf Learning Center part of?
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center is part of Genesee Independent School District.
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