Elmwood Elementary School
Tel:
(586)435-1100
- Elmwood Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Elmwood Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Elmwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Elmwood Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1333 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 25% | 18% |
| White | 61% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Lake s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, 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 | 566 students
0.7 miles
21900 East 9 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586)435-1401 0.7 9-12 566 - Saint Clair Shores South Lake Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 354 students
0.7 miles
21621 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586)435-1300 0.7 6-8 354 - 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 | 295 students
1.1 miles
1640 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313)432-4400 1.1 K-5 295 - Saint Clair Shores Avalon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 268 students
1.2 miles
20000 Avalon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586)435-1000 1.2 K-5 268
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