Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2778 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School's ranking?
Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School is ranked #2778 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School often compared to?
Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sterling Elementary School, Surline Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School?
358 students attend Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School?
Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School offer ?
Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School part of?
Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School is part of Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools School District.
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