Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Bad Axe 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bad Axe Elementary School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bad Axe Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
93%
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
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Bad Axe Elementary School?
201 students attend Bad Axe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bad Axe Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bad Axe Elementary School?
Bad Axe Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bad Axe Elementary School offer ?
Bad Axe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bad Axe Elementary School part of?
Bad Axe Elementary School is part of Bad Axe School District.
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