North Branch Elementary School

4055 Elm Creek Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 944 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, North Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 944 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

North Branch Elementary School's student population of 944 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
944 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

North Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Branch Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#594 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Branch Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Branch 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.
56%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Branch 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Branch Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in North Branch Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
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4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Branch Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Branch 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 North Branch Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Branch 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
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Branch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Branch Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of North Branch 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
48%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Branch 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
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Branch 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 North Branch Elementary School's ranking?
North Branch Elementary School is ranked #594 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are North Branch Elementary School often compared to?
North Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatfield School, Elva Lynch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend North Branch Elementary School?
944 students attend North Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of North Branch Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Branch Elementary School?
North Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Branch Elementary School offer ?
North Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Branch Elementary School part of?
North Branch Elementary School is part of North Branch Area Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 944 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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