Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Grayling 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 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grayling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grayling Elementary School's student population of 627 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Grayling 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 Grayling 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1332 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
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
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 is Grayling Elementary School's ranking?
Grayling Elementary School is ranked #1332 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Grayling Elementary School often compared to?
Grayling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Grayling Elementary School?
627 students attend Grayling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Grayling Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grayling Elementary School?
Grayling Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grayling Elementary School offer ?
Grayling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grayling Elementary School part of?
Grayling Elementary School is part of Crawford Ausable Schools School District.
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