Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frank E Weiss Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank E Weiss Elementary School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Frank E Weiss Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank E Weiss Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1440 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
17%
18%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank E Weiss Elementary School's ranking?
Frank E Weiss Elementary School is ranked #1440 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Frank E Weiss Elementary School often compared to?
Frank E Weiss Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunter Elementary School, Erving Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Frank E Weiss Elementary School?
300 students attend Frank E Weiss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Frank E Weiss Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank E Weiss Elementary School?
Frank E Weiss Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frank E Weiss Elementary School offer ?
Frank E Weiss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank E Weiss Elementary School part of?
Frank E Weiss Elementary School is part of Gibraltar School District.
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