Ellen G. Loftis School serves 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
90%
18%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Muskegon Heights School District
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Ellen G. Loftis School?
218 students attend Ellen G. Loftis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ellen G. Loftis School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ellen G. Loftis School offer ?
Ellen G. Loftis School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ellen G. Loftis School part of?
Ellen G. Loftis School is part of Muskegon Heights School District.
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