Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wegienka Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wegienka Elementary School serves the west part of Flat Rock, MI, covering an attendance area of approximately 9.5 square miles, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 4.2 miles away, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the nearest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wegienka Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Wegienka Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wegienka Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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
#621 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wegienka Elementary School's ranking?
Wegienka Elementary School is ranked #621 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wegienka Elementary School?
392 students attend Wegienka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wegienka Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wegienka Elementary School?
Wegienka Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wegienka Elementary School offer ?
Wegienka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wegienka Elementary School part of?
Wegienka Elementary School is part of Woodhaven-Brownstown School District.
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