Elwell Elementary School serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
39%
18%
White
57%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Elwell Elementary School?
259 students attend Elwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Elwell Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elwell Elementary School?
Elwell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elwell Elementary School offer ?
Elwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elwell Elementary School part of?
Elwell Elementary School is part of Van Buren Public Schools School District.
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