Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frank E Weiss 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frank E. Weiss Elementary School serves the northern part of Trenton, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank E Weiss Elementary School's student population of 285 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Frank E Weiss 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 Frank E Weiss Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1551 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
14%
18%
White
65%
63%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank E Weiss Elementary School's ranking?
Frank E Weiss Elementary School is ranked #1551 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Frank E Weiss Elementary School often compared to?
Frank E Weiss Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunter Elementary School, Erving Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Frank E Weiss Elementary School?
285 students attend Frank E Weiss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Frank E Weiss Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frank E Weiss Elementary School?
Frank E Weiss Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Frank E Weiss Elementary School offer ?
Frank E Weiss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank E Weiss Elementary School part of?
Frank E Weiss Elementary School is part of Gibraltar School District.
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