Mars Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mars Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mars Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mars Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
25%
18%
White
48%
64%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mars Elementary School often compared to?
Mars Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mars Elementary School?
364 students attend Mars Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mars Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mars Elementary School?
Mars Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mars Elementary School offer ?
Mars Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Mars Elementary School part of?
Mars Elementary School is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District.
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