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 18:1.
- Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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 |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 64% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 8% |
| Black | 39% | 18% |
| White | 40% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lansing Public School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Elmhurst School is Ingham Academy/family Center (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lansing Charter Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cole Academy (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lansing Cole Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 210 students
0.4 miles
1915 West Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517)372-0038 0.4 K-6 210 - Lansing El-hajj Malik El-shabazz Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 246 students
0.6 miles
1028 West Barnes Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517)267-8474 0.6 K-6 246 - Lansing Lansing Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 743 students
0.7 miles
3300 Express Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517)882-9585 0.7 K-8 743 - Lansing Lansing K-8 Stem Magnet Academy Grades: K-8 | 496 students
0.7 miles
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517)755-1160 0.7 K-8 496 - Lansing Ingham Academy/family Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 84 students
0.9 miles
1601 West Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517)352-2692 0.9 7-12 84
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