Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Erving Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Erving Elementary School serves the southern part of Trenton, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Erving Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Erving Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erving Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1699 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
14%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
64%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erving Elementary School's ranking?
Erving Elementary School is ranked #1699 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Erving Elementary School often compared to?
Erving Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank E Weiss Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Erving Elementary School?
379 students attend Erving Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Erving Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Erving Elementary School?
Erving Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Erving Elementary School offer ?
Erving Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Erving Elementary School part of?
Erving Elementary School is part of Woodhaven-Brownstown School District.
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