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#2330 of 3,192 schools in MI
Beechnau Elementary School
Elementary School · Ravenna Public Schools · Ravenna, MI
A Ravenna Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12322 STAFFORD ST, Ravenna, MI 49451
- Math 22% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beechnau Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Beechnau Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low160/100K
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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
$67,383
Median home value
$197,100
Median rent
$951/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Providence AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 64 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ravenna Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,879NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beechnau Elementary School is listed in Ravenna Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beechnau Elementary School
Beechnau Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ravenna, MI, part of Ravenna Public Schools, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,330 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beechnau Elementary School
What grades does Beechnau Elementary School serve?
Beechnau Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Beechnau Elementary School?
Beechnau Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beechnau Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beechnau Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beechnau Elementary School rank in MI?
Beechnau Elementary School ranks #2,330 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Beechnau Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beechnau Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Beechnau Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beechnau Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beechnau Elementary School a charter school?
No, Beechnau Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beechnau Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Beechnau Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beechnau Elementary School?
54.3% of students at Beechnau 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (231) 853-2258
- Area population (ZIP 49451)
- 6,441
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 49451; 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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