Frost Elementary School
Tel:
(517)841-2601
- Frost Elementary School serves 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower 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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Frost Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Frost Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 312 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Frost Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Frost Elementary School is 0.67, 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 | #2278 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 44% | 18% |
| White | 35% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Frost Elementary School is South Central Michigan Virtual (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Central Michigan Virtual (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cascades School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson Cascades School Grades: K-2 | 275 students
0.0 miles
1200 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-3900 0.0 K-2 275 - Jackson South Central Michigan Virtual Grades: K-12 | 113 students
0.9 miles
1060 Jackson Crossing
Jackson, MI 49201
(517)841-2208 0.9 K-12 113 - Jackson Ta Wilson School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 193 students
0.9 miles
310 West Morrell St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-2800 0.9 6-12 193 - Jackson Fourth Street Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 61 students
1.0 miles
2400 Fourth Street
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-2301 1.0 6-12 61 - Jackson Middle School At Parkside Grades: 6-8 | 943 students
1.0 miles
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517)841-2300 1.0 6-8 943
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