Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Sashabaw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Sashabaw Elementary School serves the southeast part of Clarkston, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Sashabaw Elementary School's student population of 313 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
North Sashabaw Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Sashabaw Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1313 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)28.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Sashabaw Elementary School's ranking?
North Sashabaw Elementary School is ranked #1313 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are North Sashabaw Elementary School often compared to?
North Sashabaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bailey Lake Elementary School, Pine Knob Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend North Sashabaw Elementary School?
313 students attend North Sashabaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of North Sashabaw Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Sashabaw Elementary School?
North Sashabaw Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Sashabaw Elementary School offer ?
North Sashabaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Sashabaw Elementary School part of?
North Sashabaw Elementary School is part of Clarkston Community School District.
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