Stanwood Elementary School (Closed 2013)

156 North Front St
Stanwood, MI 49346
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Stanwood Elementary School serves 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
≥95%
78%
(09-10)
90-94%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Stanwood Elementary School?
168 students attend Stanwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Stanwood Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanwood Elementary School?
Stanwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stanwood Elementary School offer ?
Stanwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Stanwood Elementary School part of?
Stanwood Elementary School is part of Morley Stanwood Community Schools.

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