Eriksson Elementary School
Tel:
(734) 981-5322
Eriksson Elementary School serves 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Eriksson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Eriksson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Eriksson Elementary School's student population of 502 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 502 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Eriksson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Eriksson Elementary School is 0.62, 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 | #666 out of 3119 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 14% | 18% |
| White | 58% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Eriksson Elementary School is Canton Preparatory High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Adlai Stevenson Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Field Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Field Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 433 students
0.9 miles
1000 South Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6330 0.9 K-5 433 - Canton Miller Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 534 students
1.5 miles
43721 Hanford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-4800 1.5 PK-5 534 - Canton Hoben Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 518 students
1.6 miles
44680 Saltz Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8670 1.6 K-5 518 - Westland Pd Graham Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 412 students
1.7 miles
1255 South John Hix St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2620 1.7 PK-4 412 - Canton Bentley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 525 students
1.9 miles
1100 South Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360 1.9 PK-5 525
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