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#2198 of 3,192 schools in MI
Atwood Elementary School
Elementary School · L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Macomb, MI
A L'anse Creuse Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45690 NORTH AVE, Macomb, MI 48042
- Math 44% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atwood Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Atwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$125,433
Median home value
$374,100
Median rent
$1,569/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
95.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Glen H Peters SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Ojibwa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 635 | Compare → |
| Cheyenne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
L'anse Creuse Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,317NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atwood Elementary School is listed in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atwood Elementary School
Atwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Macomb, MI, part of L'anse Creuse Public Schools, serving approximately 637 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,198 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atwood Elementary School
What grades does Atwood Elementary School serve?
Atwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Atwood Elementary School?
Atwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atwood Elementary School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atwood Elementary School rank in MI?
Atwood Elementary School ranks #2,198 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Atwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Atwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atwood Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Atwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Atwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Atwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atwood Elementary School?
39.9% of students at Atwood 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (586) 493-5250
- Area population (ZIP 48042)
- 33,303
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 48042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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