Wr Bush Elementary School

800 Nebobish Ave
Essexville, MI 48732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wr Bush Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wr Bush Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wr Bush Elementary School is 0.21, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wr Bush Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wr Bush 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 Wr Bush Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wr Bush Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wr Bush 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
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wr Bush 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 Wr Bush Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Wr Bush 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
35%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wr Bush 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 Wr Bush 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 schools are Wr Bush Elementary School often compared to?
Wr Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bangor Lincoln School, Verellen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wr Bush Elementary School?
227 students attend Wr Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wr Bush Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wr Bush Elementary School?
Wr Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wr Bush Elementary School offer ?
Wr Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wr Bush Elementary School part of?
Wr Bush Elementary School is part of Essexville-Hampton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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