Kimball Elementary School (Closed 2020)

5801 Griswold Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kimball 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
20-24%
40%
(18-19)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Kimball Elementary School?
290 students attend Kimball Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Kimball Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kimball Elementary School?
Kimball Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kimball Elementary School offer ?
Kimball Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kimball Elementary School part of?
Kimball Elementary School is part of Port Huron Area School District.

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