Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Romulus 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Romulus Elementary School serves the northeast part of Romulus, MI, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being about 2.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Romulus Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Romulus 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 Romulus Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#2215 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
78%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-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 is Romulus Elementary School's ranking?
Romulus Elementary School is ranked #2215 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Romulus Elementary School often compared to?
Romulus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wick Elementary School, Hale Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Romulus Elementary School?
262 students attend Romulus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Romulus Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Romulus Elementary School?
Romulus Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Romulus Elementary School offer ?
Romulus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Romulus Elementary School part of?
Romulus Elementary School is part of Romulus Community Schools.
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