Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wattles Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Wattles Elementary School serves the southeast part of Troy, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wattles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wattles Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wattles Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wattles Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#49 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
43%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wattles Elementary School's ranking?
Wattles Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wattles Elementary School often compared to?
Wattles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morse Elementary School, Bemis Elementary School, Leonard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wattles Elementary School?
406 students attend Wattles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wattles Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wattles Elementary School?
Wattles Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wattles Elementary School offer ?
Wattles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wattles Elementary School part of?
Wattles Elementary School is part of Troy School District.
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