Rainbow Elementary School

33749 Wurfel St
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rainbow 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Rainbow Elementary School's student population of 254 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Rainbow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rainbow Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2336 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
34%
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25-29%
45%
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20-29%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
44%
18%
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White
37%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rainbow Elementary School's ranking?
Rainbow Elementary School is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Rainbow Elementary School often compared to?
Rainbow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walt Disney Elementary School, Charles C Mcglinnen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Rainbow Elementary School?
254 students attend Rainbow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Rainbow Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rainbow Elementary School?
Rainbow Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rainbow Elementary School offer ?
Rainbow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rainbow Elementary School part of?
Rainbow Elementary School is part of Clintondale Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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