Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Sol 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Sol Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
El Sol Elementary School's student population of 358 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Sol 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 El Sol Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2265 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
45%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
38%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
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 El Sol Elementary School's ranking?
El Sol Elementary School is ranked #2265 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend El Sol Elementary School?
358 students attend El Sol Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of El Sol Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Sol Elementary School?
El Sol Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does El Sol Elementary School offer ?
El Sol Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Sol Elementary School part of?
El Sol Elementary School is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is El Sol Elementary School located?
El Sol Elementary School is located in the Vine neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Vine.
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