Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parke Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parke Lane Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parke Lane Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85-89%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
91%
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
14%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Parke Lane Elementary School?
303 students attend Parke Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Parke Lane Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parke Lane Elementary School?
Parke Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parke Lane Elementary School offer ?
Parke Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parke Lane Elementary School part of?
Parke Lane Elementary School is part of Grosse Ile Township Schools School District.
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