Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sheiko Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sheiko Elementary School serves the southern part of West Bloomfield, MI, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheiko Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Leaders and Learners One Student at a Time
School Rankings
Sheiko 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 Sheiko Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#1658 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
39%
18%
White
38%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Shark
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheiko Elementary School's ranking?
Sheiko Elementary School is ranked #1658 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sheiko Elementary School?
534 students attend Sheiko Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sheiko Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheiko Elementary School?
Sheiko Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sheiko Elementary School offer ?
Sheiko Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheiko Elementary School part of?
Sheiko Elementary School is part of West Bloomfield School District.
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