Shawnee Elementary School

21555 Vesper Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 699 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shawnee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Shawnee Elementary School's student population of 699 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
699 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Shawnee 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 Shawnee Elementary School is 0.22, 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)
#325 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shawnee Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shawnee 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.
62%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shawnee 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.
55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Shawnee 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
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shawnee 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 Shawnee Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shawnee 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
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shawnee 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 Shawnee Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Shawnee 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
18%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shawnee 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shawnee 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 Shawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Shawnee Elementary School is ranked #325 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Shawnee Elementary School often compared to?
Shawnee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoyah Elementary School, Cheyenne Elementary School, Ojibwa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Elementary School?
699 students attend Shawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Shawnee Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Elementary School?
Shawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shawnee Elementary School offer ?
Shawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shawnee Elementary School part of?
Shawnee Elementary School is part of Chippewa Valley Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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