Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilkerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilkerson Elementary School serves the eastern part of Warren, MI, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilkerson Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
481 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Wilkerson 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 Wilkerson Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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
#1651 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
18%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
14%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
57%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilkerson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilkerson Elementary School is ranked #1651 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wilkerson Elementary School?
481 students attend Wilkerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wilkerson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilkerson Elementary School?
Wilkerson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wilkerson Elementary School offer ?
Wilkerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wilkerson Elementary School part of?
Wilkerson Elementary School is part of Warren Consolidated Schools.
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