Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Allen 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
73%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Allen Elementary School?
408 students attend Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Allen Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Elementary School?
Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Allen Elementary School offer ?
Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Allen Elementary School part of?
Allen Elementary School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District.
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