Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shawnee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shawnee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shawnee Elementary School's student population of 662 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shawnee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawnee Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#325 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Shawnee Elementary School is ranked #325 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Shawnee Elementary School often compared to?
Shawnee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoyah Elementary School, Cheyenne Elementary School, Ojibwa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Elementary School?
662 students attend Shawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Shawnee Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Elementary School?
Shawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shawnee Elementary School offer ?
Shawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shawnee Elementary School part of?
Shawnee Elementary School is part of Chippewa Valley Schools School District.
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