Central Elementary School vs. Elms Elementary School
Should you attend Central Elementary School or Elms Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades 1-6, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 349 students in grades 1-6, Elms 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 is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-6
1-6
Total Students
488 students
349 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1775 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
81
49
Grade 2 Students
81
50
Grade 3 Students
83
63
Grade 4 Students
78
52
Grade 5 Students
77
71
Grade 6 Students
88
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
9%
9%
% White
79%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
