Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School

38495 Prentiss St
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Emma V Lobbestael 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 Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School is 0.30, 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)
#1357 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emma V Lobbestael 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.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emma V Lobbestael 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.
40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Emma V Lobbestael 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
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
4%
18%
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White
83%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emma V Lobbestael 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School's ranking?
Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School is ranked #1357 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School often compared to?
Emma V Lobbestael Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South River Elementary School, Donald J Yacks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School?
293 students attend Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School?
Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School offer ?
Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School part of?
Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School is part of L'anse Creuse School District.

School Reviews

5   11/15/2012
this is a great school.... the techers are kind but would NOT recomend for trouble makers
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Caly2

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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