Orville C. Krause Elementary School
Tel:
(586)784-2640
- Orville C. Krause Elementary School serves 707 students in grades Kindergarten-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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than 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%.
School Overview
- Orville C. Krause Elementary School's student population of 707 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 707 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Orville C. Krause Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 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 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #549 out of 3,159 schools (Top 20%) | |
| 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 | 21:1 | 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% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Armada Area s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Armada Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 659 students
0.1 miles
23655 Armada Center Rd
Armada, MI 48005
(586)784-2400 0.1 9-12 659 - Armada Armada Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 454 students
0.2 miles
23550 Armada Center Rd
Armada, MI 48005
(586)784-2500 0.2 6-8 454 - Armada Armada Continuing Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 18 students
0.6 miles
23211 Prospect Ave
Armada, MI 48005
(586)784-2410 0.6 9-12 18 - Memphis Memphis Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 383 students
5.8 miles
34165 Bordman Rd
Memphis, MI 48041
(810)392-2125 5.8 K-5 383 - Memphis Memphis Junior/senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 484 students
5.8 miles
34130 Bordman Rd
Memphis, MI 48041
(810)392-2186 5.8 6-12 484
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