Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pepper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pepper Elementary School serves a central area in Oak Park, MI, encompassing approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 1.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pepper Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Pepper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pepper Elementary School is 0.14, 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
#2527 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2002–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
93%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pepper Elementary School's ranking?
Pepper Elementary School is ranked #2527 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pepper Elementary School often compared to?
Pepper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Key Elementary School, Einstein Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pepper Elementary School?
416 students attend Pepper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pepper Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pepper Elementary School?
Pepper Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pepper Elementary School offer ?
Pepper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pepper Elementary School part of?
Pepper Elementary School is part of Oak Park School District Of The City Of.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Pepper Elementary is an excellent school. The teachers really care about their students and the principal is always accessible to meet with parents. What I like about the school is that it is very clean and well kept up. My sons really like participating in the many afterschool programs that they offer.
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