Elmwood Elementary School
Tel:
(586) 435-1100
- Elmwood Elementary School serves 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Elmwood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Elmwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Elmwood Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 328 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Elmwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Elmwood Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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 | #1291 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
Black | 26% | 18% |
White | 57% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | South Lake Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Elmwood Elementary School is South Lake High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is South Lake Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Clair Shores South Lake High School Grades: 9-12 | 546 students
0.7 miles
21900 East 9 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1401 0.7 9-12 546 - Saint Clair Shores South Lake Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 343 students
0.7 miles
21621 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1300 0.7 6-8 343 - Grosse Pointe Ferry Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 360 students
1.0 miles
748 Roslyn Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4100 1.0 K-5 360 - Grosse Pointe Stevens T Mason Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 294 students
1.1 miles
1640 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4400 1.1 K-5 294 - Saint Clair Shores Avalon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 264 students
1.2 miles
20000 Avalon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1000 1.2 PK-5 264
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