Whittemore-prescott Elementary School serves 363 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Whittemore-prescott Elementary School?
363 students attend Whittemore-prescott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Whittemore-prescott Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittemore-prescott Elementary School?
Whittemore-prescott Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whittemore-prescott Elementary School offer ?
Whittemore-prescott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Whittemore-prescott Elementary School part of?
Whittemore-prescott Elementary School is part of Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools School District.
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