Almont Elementary School serves 364 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 95% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 92% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)92%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Almont Elementary School?
364 students attend Almont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Almont Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Almont Elementary School?
Almont Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Almont Elementary School offer ?
Almont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Almont Elementary School part of?
Almont Elementary School is part of Almont Community Schools School District.
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