Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chesterfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)41%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
13%
18%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Chesterfield Elementary School?
369 students attend Chesterfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Chesterfield Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chesterfield Elementary School?
Chesterfield Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chesterfield Elementary School offer ?
Chesterfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chesterfield Elementary School part of?
Chesterfield Elementary School is part of L'anse Creuse Public Schools.
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