Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, White Cloud Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: White Cloud Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 215.4 square miles in White Cloud, MI. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Cloud Elementary School's student population of 423 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
White Cloud Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Cloud Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#2047 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Cloud Elementary School's ranking?
White Cloud Elementary School is ranked #2047 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend White Cloud Elementary School?
423 students attend White Cloud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of White Cloud Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Cloud Elementary School?
White Cloud Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does White Cloud Elementary School offer ?
White Cloud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Cloud Elementary School part of?
White Cloud Elementary School is part of White Cloud School District.
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