Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yake Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yake Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yake Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#638 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
72%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Yake Elementary School's ranking?
Yake Elementary School is ranked #638 out of 2,925 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Yake Elementary School?
467 students attend Yake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Yake Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yake Elementary School?
Yake Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yake Elementary School offer ?
Yake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Yake Elementary School part of?
Yake Elementary School is part of Woodhaven-Brownstown School District.
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