Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Platte River 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
252 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
63%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Platte River Elementary School?
252 students attend Platte River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Platte River Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Platte River Elementary School?
Platte River Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Platte River Elementary School offer ?
Platte River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Platte River Elementary School part of?
Platte River Elementary School is part of Benzie County Central Schools.
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