Pennsylvania Elementary School

2500 Pennsylvania Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pennsylvania Elementary School serves 40 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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

School Overview

Pennsylvania Elementary School's student population of 40 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pennsylvania Elementary School is 0.06, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pennsylvania Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pennsylvania Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pennsylvania Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
97%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pennsylvania 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
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pennsylvania Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Pennsylvania 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
10%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania 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 (21-22)
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pennsylvania Elementary School?
40 students attend Pennsylvania Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pennsylvania Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennsylvania Elementary School?
Pennsylvania Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pennsylvania Elementary School offer ?
Pennsylvania Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennsylvania Elementary School part of?
Pennsylvania Elementary School is part of Reeths-Puffer Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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