Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Birch Run, MI, encompassing approximately 64.3 square miles. Families in the area typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Elementary School's student population of 682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
682 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
North 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 North Elementary School is 0.08, which is less 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
#1522 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
96%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Elementary School's ranking?
North Elementary School is ranked #1522 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are North Elementary School often compared to?
North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Rock Elementary School, Thomas White School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
682 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of North Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Birch Run Area Schools.
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