Elmhurst School serves 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
38%
18%
White
39%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Elmhurst School?
183 students attend Elmhurst School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Elmhurst School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elmhurst School?
Elmhurst School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elmhurst School offer ?
Elmhurst School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elmhurst School part of?
Elmhurst School is part of Lansing ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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