Elmer A Knopf Learning Center
Tel:
(810) 591-4489
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center serves 400 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center placed in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center's student population of 400 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 400 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elmer A Knopf Learning Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #246 out of 3119 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 29% | 18% |
| White | 67% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≤10% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Genesee Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Elmer A Knopf Learning Center is Special Services North (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Carmanainsworth Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Flint Carmanainsworth Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 953 students
0.2 miles
1409 W Maple Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-6202 0.2 6-8 953 - Flint Early On Special Education Special Education School
Grades: PK
0.6 miles
5089 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4883 0.6 PK n/a - Flint Special Education Servicessouth Special Education School
Grades: PK-5 | 45 students
0.6 miles
5089 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4883 0.6 PK-5 45 - Flint Special Services North Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 25 students
0.6 miles
2413 W Maple Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4885 0.6 K-12 25 - Flint Genesee Career Institute Vocational School
Grades: 11-12
0.9 miles
5081 Torrey Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4462 0.9 11-12 n/a
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