Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shelters Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shelters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Shelters Elementary School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shelters 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 Shelters Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1690 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelters Elementary School's ranking?
Shelters Elementary School is ranked #1690 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Shelters Elementary School often compared to?
Shelters Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grogan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Shelters Elementary School?
292 students attend Shelters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Shelters Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelters Elementary School?
Shelters Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shelters Elementary School offer ?
Shelters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shelters Elementary School part of?
Shelters Elementary School is part of Southgate Community School District.
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