Serving 139 students in grades 2-4, Shay 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 was 40-44% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shay Elementary School's ranking?
Shay Elementary School is ranked #1018 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Shay Elementary School?
139 students attend Shay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Shay Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shay Elementary School?
Shay Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shay Elementary School offer ?
Shay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Shay Elementary School part of?
Shay Elementary School is part of Harbor Springs School District.
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