Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballard 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 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ballard Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballard Elementary School is 0.58, which is more 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
#1660 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
61%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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 is Ballard Elementary School's ranking?
Ballard Elementary School is ranked #1660 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ballard Elementary School often compared to?
Ballard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside Connections School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ballard Elementary School?
538 students attend Ballard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ballard Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard Elementary School?
Ballard Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ballard Elementary School offer ?
Ballard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballard Elementary School part of?
Ballard Elementary School is part of Niles Community Schools School District.
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