Excellent
#206 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 6% in state
Algonquin Elementary School
Elementary School · Algonac Community School District · Clay, MI
An Algonac Community School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9185 Marsh Road, Clay, MI 48001
- Math 39% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Algonquin Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 42% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Algonquin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,538
Median home value
$250,000
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Algonac Community School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Algonquin Elementary School is listed in Algonac Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Algonquin Elementary School
Algonquin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clay, MI, part of Algonac Community School District, serving approximately 457 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Algonquin Elementary School
What grades does Algonquin Elementary School serve?
Algonquin Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Algonquin Elementary School?
Algonquin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Algonquin Elementary School rank in MI?
Algonquin Elementary School ranks #206 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Algonquin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Algonquin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Algonquin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Algonquin Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Algonquin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Algonquin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Algonquin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Algonquin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Algonquin Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Algonquin Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (810) 794-9317
- Area population (ZIP 48001)
- 11,502
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 52
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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