Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Luther 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Luther Elementary School?
92 students attend Luther Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Luther Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luther Elementary School?
Luther Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Luther Elementary School offer ?
Luther Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Luther Elementary School part of?
Luther Elementary School is part of Pine River Area Schools School District.
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