Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Sunfield Elementary School?
155 students attend Sunfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sunfield Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunfield Elementary School?
Sunfield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunfield Elementary School offer ?
Sunfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunfield Elementary School part of?
Sunfield Elementary School is part of Lakewood Public Schools School District.
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