St. Ignace Elementary School (Closed 2014)
St. Ignace Elementary School served 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 41%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
202 students

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
65%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1

American Indian
57%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
1%
8%

Black
4%
18%

White
32%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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