Serving 401 students in grades 3-5, Whitehall Ealy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitehall Ealy Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehall Ealy Elementary School's ranking?
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School is ranked #619 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Whitehall Ealy Elementary School?
401 students attend Whitehall Ealy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Whitehall Ealy Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitehall Ealy Elementary School?
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitehall Ealy Elementary School offer ?
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitehall Ealy Elementary School part of?
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School is part of Whitehall District Schools School District.
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