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Kolb Elementary School

305 W Crump St
Bay City, MI 48706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kolb 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 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kolb Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kolb Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Kolb 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 Kolb Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1394 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
37%
34%
45%
45%
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 is Kolb Elementary School's ranking?
Kolb Elementary School is ranked #1394 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kolb Elementary School often compared to?
Kolb Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcalearsawden Elementary School, Bangor Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Kolb Elementary School?
454 students attend Kolb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kolb Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kolb Elementary School?
Kolb Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kolb Elementary School offer ?
Kolb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kolb Elementary School part of?
Kolb Elementary School is part of Bay City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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