Chikaming Elementary School serves 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chikaming Elementary School's student population of 114 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chikaming Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Chikaming Elementary School?
114 students attend Chikaming Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Chikaming Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chikaming Elementary School?
Chikaming Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chikaming Elementary School offer ?
Chikaming Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Chikaming Elementary School part of?
Chikaming Elementary School is part of River Valley School District.
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