Elmhurst School (Closed 2013)

2400 Pattengill Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
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 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
183 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
25-29%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elmhurst School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
45-49%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elmhurst School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Elmhurst School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
38%
18%
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White
39%
64%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Elmhurst School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Elmhurst School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elmhurst School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elmhurst School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
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 racial composition 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
What school district is Elmhurst School part of?
Elmhurst School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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