Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School vs. Eisenhower Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Eisenhower 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 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
360 students
390 students
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% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
25 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1289 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2028 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-29%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
49
68
Grade 1 Students
55
48
Grade 2 Students
50
57
Grade 3 Students
46
56
Grade 4 Students
52
60
Grade 5 Students
46
48
Grade 6 Students
62
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
4%
5%
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% Black
13%
22%
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% White
74%
63%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
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Diversity Score
0.43
0.55
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Eisenhower Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Eisenhower Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/40000/40450/eisenhower-elementary-school-chart-BJPkv6.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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