Max Thompson Elementary School serves 304 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
21%
18%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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
How many students attend Max Thompson Elementary School?
304 students attend Max Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Max Thompson Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Max Thompson Elementary School offer ?
Max Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Max Thompson Elementary School part of?
Max Thompson Elementary School is part of Van Dyke Public Schools.
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