Orville C. Krause Early Elementary School (Closed 2023)

23900 Armada Center Rd
Armada, MI 48005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Orville C. Krause Early Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
1%
7%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
18%
White
(15-16)
96%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
3%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Orville C. Krause Early Elementary School?
343 students attend Orville C. Krause Early Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Orville C. Krause Early Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orville C. Krause Early Elementary School?
Orville C. Krause Early Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orville C. Krause Early Elementary School offer ?
Orville C. Krause Early Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Orville C. Krause Early Elementary School part of?
Orville C. Krause Early Elementary School is part of Armada Area Schools.

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