Waterloo Elementary School

1933 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waterloo 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Waterloo Elementary School's student population of 281 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Waterloo 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 Waterloo Elementary School is 0.41, 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)
#2915 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waterloo Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waterloo 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.
10-14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waterloo 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.
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waterloo Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
13%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waterloo Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waterloo 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
10%
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.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Waterloo 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
77%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waterloo 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
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waterloo 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waterloo Elementary School's ranking?
Waterloo Elementary School is ranked #2915 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Waterloo Elementary School often compared to?
Waterloo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triumph Academy, Raisinville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Waterloo Elementary School?
281 students attend Waterloo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Waterloo Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterloo Elementary School?
Waterloo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waterloo Elementary School offer ?
Waterloo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Waterloo Elementary School part of?
Waterloo Elementary School is part of Monroe School District.
In what neighborhood is Waterloo Elementary School located?
Waterloo Elementary School is located in the West Monroe neighborhood of Monroe, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in West Monroe.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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