Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Schoolcraft Elementary School serves the northwest part of Waterford, MI, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Schoolcraft Elementary School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1945
School Calendar
Campus Size
4 acres
School Rankings
Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#1013 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schoolcraft Elementary School's ranking?
Schoolcraft Elementary School is ranked #1013 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Schoolcraft Elementary School often compared to?
Schoolcraft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooley Elementary School, Knudsen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Schoolcraft Elementary School?
398 students attend Schoolcraft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Schoolcraft Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schoolcraft Elementary School?
Schoolcraft Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Schoolcraft Elementary School offer ?
Schoolcraft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Schoolcraft Elementary School part of?
Schoolcraft Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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