Wood Creek Elementary School

28400 Harwich Dr
Farmington, MI 48334
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wood Creek 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 25-29% (which is lower than 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 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Wood Creek Elementary School's student population of 429 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
429 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wood Creek 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 Wood Creek Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1858 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wood Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wood Creek 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.
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wood Creek 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.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wood Creek 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
51%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wood Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Wood Creek 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
38%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wood Creek 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
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wood Creek 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wood Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Wood Creek Elementary School is ranked #1858 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wood Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Wood Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longacre Elementary School, Farmington Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Wood Creek Elementary School?
429 students attend Wood Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wood Creek Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood Creek Elementary School?
Wood Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wood Creek Elementary School offer ?
Wood Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wood Creek Elementary School part of?
Wood Creek Elementary School is part of Farmington Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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