Serving 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carrollton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carrollton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carrollton Elementary School's student population of 688 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carrollton 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 Carrollton Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#2780 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
9%
Black
24%
18%
White
37%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
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 Carrollton Elementary School's ranking?
Carrollton Elementary School is ranked #2780 out of 3,069 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Carrollton Elementary School?
688 students attend Carrollton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Carrollton Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrollton Elementary School?
Carrollton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carrollton Elementary School offer ?
Carrollton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carrollton Elementary School part of?
Carrollton Elementary School is part of Carrollton School District.
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