Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Saranac Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Saranac Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Saranac, MI, encompassing approximately 72.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saranac Elementary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Rankings
Saranac 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 Saranac Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#993 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
91%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Saranac Elementary School's ranking?
Saranac Elementary School is ranked #993 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Saranac Elementary School often compared to?
Saranac Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bushnell Elementary School, Alto Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Saranac Elementary School?
433 students attend Saranac Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Saranac Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saranac Elementary School?
Saranac Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Saranac Elementary School offer ?
Saranac Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saranac Elementary School part of?
Saranac Elementary School is part of Saranac Community Schools.
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