Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fennville 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 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Fennville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Fennville Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fennville 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 Fennville Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1640 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
51%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fennville Elementary School's ranking?
Fennville Elementary School is ranked #1640 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Fennville Elementary School often compared to?
Fennville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas Elementary School, Fennville Public High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fennville Elementary School?
529 students attend Fennville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fennville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fennville Elementary School?
Fennville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fennville Elementary School offer ?
Fennville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fennville Elementary School part of?
Fennville Elementary School is part of Fennville School District.
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