Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harwood Elementary School serves the northwest part of Sterling Heights, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Harwood Elementary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
498 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harwood Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#803 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
31%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harwood Elementary School's ranking?
Harwood Elementary School is ranked #803 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Harwood Elementary School often compared to?
Harwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holden Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Westview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Harwood Elementary School?
498 students attend Harwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Harwood Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harwood Elementary School?
Harwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harwood Elementary School offer ?
Harwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harwood Elementary School part of?
Harwood Elementary School is part of Warren Consolidated Schools.
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