Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richard C Hedke 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 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard C Hedke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Richard C Hedke Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard C Hedke Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard C Hedke Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1457 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
82%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard C Hedke Elementary School's ranking?
Richard C Hedke Elementary School is ranked #1457 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Richard C Hedke Elementary School often compared to?
Richard C Hedke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jesse L Anderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Richard C Hedke Elementary School?
508 students attend Richard C Hedke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Richard C Hedke Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% 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 Richard C Hedke Elementary School?
Richard C Hedke Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard C Hedke Elementary School offer ?
Richard C Hedke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard C Hedke Elementary School part of?
Richard C Hedke Elementary School is part of Trenton Public Schools School District.
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