Orville C Krause Elementary School
Tel:
(586)784-2600
- Orville C Krause Elementary School serves 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Orville C Krause Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Orville C Krause Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Orville C Krause Elementary School's student population of 706 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 706 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Orville C Krause Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,167 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Orville C Krause Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #551 out of 3167 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 96% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Armada Area Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Orville C Krause Elementary School is Armada High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Armada Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Armada Armada High School Grades: 9-12 | 658 students
0.1 miles
23655 Armada Center Rd
Armada, MI 48005
(586)784-2400 0.1 9-12 658 - Armada Armada Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 425 students
0.2 miles
23550 Armada Center Rd
Armada, MI 48005
(586)784-2500 0.2 6-8 425 - Armada Armada Continuing Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 23 students
0.6 miles
23211 Prospect Ave
Armada, MI 48005
(586)784-2400 0.6 9-12 23 - Armada Macomb Academy Of Arts Sciences Grades: 9-12
0.6 miles
23211 Prospect Ave
Armada, MI 48005
(586)784-2150 0.6 9-12 n/a - Memphis Memphis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 383 students
5.8 miles
34165 Bordman Rd
Memphis, MI 48041
(810)392-2125 5.8 PK-5 383
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