Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waldron 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Waldron Elementary School?
113 students attend Waldron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Waldron Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldron Elementary School?
Waldron Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waldron Elementary School offer ?
Waldron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Waldron Elementary School part of?
Waldron Elementary School is part of Waldron Area Schools School District.
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