West Elementary School (Closed 2015)

512 Pine St
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
West Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
221 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1

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American Indian
1%
1%

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Asian
1%
4%
White
84%
63%

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Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
16%
0.28

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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Elementary School?
221 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of West Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Cheboygan Area Schools.

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