Serving 243 students in grades 1-5, East 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was equal to the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
13%
18%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
243 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of East Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Comstock Public Schools School District.
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