Elva Lynch Elementary School

2035 Roods Lake Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elva Lynch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elva Lynch Elementary School's student population of 421 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Elva Lynch Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elva Lynch 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)
#1379 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Elva Lynch Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elva Lynch 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.
49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elva Lynch 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.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elva Lynch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elva Lynch Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Elva Lynch Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Elva Lynch Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Elva Lynch 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
52%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elva Lynch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elva Lynch 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elva Lynch Elementary School's ranking?
Elva Lynch Elementary School is ranked #1379 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Elva Lynch Elementary School often compared to?
Elva Lynch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turrill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Elva Lynch Elementary School?
421 students attend Elva Lynch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Elva Lynch Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elva Lynch Elementary School?
Elva Lynch Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elva Lynch Elementary School offer ?
Elva Lynch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elva Lynch Elementary School part of?
Elva Lynch Elementary School is part of Lapeer Community Schools School District.

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5   2/10/2020
I love my school so much!
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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