Whiteford Elementary School

6655 Consear Rd
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whiteford Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whiteford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Whiteford Elementary School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Whiteford Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whiteford Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#288 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whiteford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
90%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whiteford Elementary School's ranking?
Whiteford Elementary School is ranked #288 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Whiteford Elementary School often compared to?
Whiteford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triumph Academy, Summerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Whiteford Elementary School?
330 students attend Whiteford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Whiteford 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 Whiteford Elementary School?
Whiteford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whiteford Elementary School offer ?
Whiteford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whiteford Elementary School part of?
Whiteford Elementary School is part of Whiteford Agricultural School District Of The Counties Of Le.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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