Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Whitmore Lake 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitmore Lake Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Whitmore Lake school district, encompassing an area of approximately 25 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitmore Lake Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
401 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#788 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
18%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-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 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Whitmore Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Whitmore Lake Elementary School is ranked #788 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
401 students attend Whitmore Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Whitmore Lake Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
Whitmore Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whitmore Lake Elementary School offer ?
Whitmore Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitmore Lake Elementary School part of?
Whitmore Lake Elementary School is part of Whitmore Lake Public School District.
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