Serving 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, North Ward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Ward Elementary School's student population of 34 students has declined by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 78% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Ward Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Ward Elementary School often compared to?
North Ward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dawson Elementary School, Pine Trails Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend North Ward Elementary School?
34 students attend North Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of North Ward Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Ward Elementary School?
North Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Ward Elementary School offer ?
North Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Ward Elementary School part of?
North Ward Elementary School is part of Allegan School District.
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