Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paint Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Paint Creek Elementary School serves the northwest part of Lake Orion, MI, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paint Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Paint Creek Elementary School's student population of 504 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Empowering the Dragon community to achieve excellence'
School Rankings
Paint Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paint Creek Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#451 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paint Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Paint Creek Elementary School is ranked #451 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Paint Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Paint Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webber School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Paint Creek Elementary School?
504 students attend Paint Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Paint Creek Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paint Creek Elementary School?
Paint Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Paint Creek Elementary School offer ?
Paint Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paint Creek Elementary School part of?
Paint Creek Elementary School is part of Lake Orion Community Schools.
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