Panther Elementary School (Closed 2013)

219 North Comstock St
Addison, MI 49220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Panther Elementary School serves 244 students in grades 3-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
39%
37%
(11-12)
74%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Panther Elementary School?
244 students attend Panther Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Panther Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Panther Elementary School?
Panther Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Panther Elementary School offer ?
Panther Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Panther Elementary School part of?
Panther Elementary School is part of Addison Community Schools.

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