Frost 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students (19-20)
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
8%
Black
(19-20)49%
18%
White
(19-20)26%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)17%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
83%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
5%
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Frost Elementary School?
244 students attend Frost Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Frost Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Frost Elementary School offer ?
Frost Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Frost Elementary School part of?
Frost Elementary School is part of Jackson Public Schools.
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