Paint Creek Elementary School

2800 Indianwood Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paint Creek 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 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paint Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Paint Creek Elementary School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Paint Creek 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 Paint Creek Elementary School is 0.29, 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)
#436 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paint Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paint Creek 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.
66%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paint Creek 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.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paint Creek 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
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Paint Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Paint Creek Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Paint Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paint Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Paint Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Paint Creek 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
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Paint Creek 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 Paint Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Paint Creek 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
21%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paint Creek 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 Paint Creek 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 Paint Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Paint Creek Elementary School is ranked #436 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Paint Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Paint Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webber School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Paint Creek Elementary School?
532 students attend Paint Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Paint Creek Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paint Creek Elementary School?
Paint Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paint Creek Elementary School offer ?
Paint Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paint Creek Elementary School part of?
Paint Creek Elementary School is part of Lake Orion Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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