Wilbur Bills Elementary School (Closed 2012)

251 West Prior Rd
Bancroft, MI 48414
Wilbur Bills Elementary School serves 162 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
162 students
This chart displays total students of Wilbur Bills Elementary School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Wilbur Bills Elementary School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wilbur Bills Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(10-11)
90-94%
80%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilbur Bills 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
85-89%
80%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilbur Bills 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wilbur Bills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wilbur Bills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilbur Bills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wilbur Bills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
94%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wilbur Bills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wilbur Bills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Wilbur Bills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilbur Bills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilbur Bills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Wilbur Bills Elementary School?
162 students attend Wilbur Bills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wilbur Bills Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilbur Bills Elementary School?
Wilbur Bills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilbur Bills Elementary School offer ?
Wilbur Bills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilbur Bills Elementary School part of?
Wilbur Bills Elementary School is part of Durand Area Schools School District.

Recent Articles

5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools
5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools
Learn about five ways you can work with your child's public school, teachers, and special programs to help your autistic child succeed academically.
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.