David Scott Elementary School

804 Wilson St
Dewitt, MI 48820
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 448 students in grades 2-4, David Scott Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

David Scott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

David Scott Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
448 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

David Scott Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Scott Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#162 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
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72%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of David Scott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of David Scott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
87%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of David Scott Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in David Scott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Scott Elementary School's ranking?
David Scott Elementary School is ranked #162 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend David Scott Elementary School?
448 students attend David Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of David Scott Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Scott Elementary School?
David Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does David Scott Elementary School offer ?
David Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is David Scott Elementary School part of?
David Scott Elementary School is part of DeWitt School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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