Elmhurst School (Closed 2013)
Elmhurst School served 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
38%
18%
White
39%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Elmhurst School?
183 students attend Elmhurst School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
39% of Elmhurst School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmhurst School?
Elmhurst School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elmhurst School offer ?
Elmhurst School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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