Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
33%
18%
White
42%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
280 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of North Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Comstock Public Schools School District.
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