Moccasin Elementary School

410 Moccasin St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 366 students in grades 2-4, Moccasin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moccasin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Moccasin Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
366 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Moccasin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moccasin Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#408 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Moccasin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moccasin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Moccasin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Moccasin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
18%
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White
83%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Moccasin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Moccasin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Moccasin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moccasin Elementary School's ranking?
Moccasin Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Moccasin Elementary School often compared to?
Moccasin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merritt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Moccasin Elementary School?
366 students attend Moccasin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Moccasin Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moccasin Elementary School?
Moccasin Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Moccasin Elementary School offer ?
Moccasin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Moccasin Elementary School part of?
Moccasin Elementary School is part of Buchanan Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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