Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grayson 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 32% (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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grayson Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grayson 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 Grayson Elementary School is 0.59, which is more 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)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grayson Elementary School's ranking?
Grayson 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 Grayson Elementary School often compared to?
Grayson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webber School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% 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 Grayson Elementary School?
437 students attend Grayson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Grayson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grayson Elementary School?
Grayson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grayson Elementary School offer ?
Grayson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grayson Elementary School part of?
Grayson Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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