Serving 82 students in grades Kindergarten-12, East Olive Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
83%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend East Olive Elementary School?
82 students attend East Olive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of East Olive Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Olive Elementary School?
East Olive Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Olive Elementary School offer ?
East Olive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is East Olive Elementary School part of?
East Olive Elementary School is part of St. Johns Public Schools School District.
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