Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Posen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower 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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Posen Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Posen, MI, encompassing approximately 160.7 square miles. This area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Posen Elementary School's student population of 118 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Posen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Posen Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#1491 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
96%
63%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Posen Elementary School's ranking?
Posen Elementary School is ranked #1491 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Posen Elementary School?
118 students attend Posen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Posen Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Posen Elementary School?
Posen Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Posen Elementary School offer ?
Posen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Posen Elementary School part of?
Posen Elementary School is part of Posen Consolidated School District No. 9.
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