Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fennville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fennville Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Fennville, MI, encompassing approximately 114.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fennville Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Fennville 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 Fennville Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1615 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Hispanic
55%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
41%
63%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blackhawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fennville Elementary School's ranking?
Fennville Elementary School is ranked #1615 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Fennville Elementary School often compared to?
Fennville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fennville Public High School, Douglas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fennville Elementary School?
503 students attend Fennville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Fennville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fennville Elementary School?
Fennville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fennville Elementary School offer ?
Fennville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fennville Elementary School part of?
Fennville Elementary School is part of Fennville School District.
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