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#2804 of 3,192 schools in MI

Botsford Elementary School

Elementary School · Clarenceville School District · Livonia, MI

A Clarenceville School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

19515 LATHERS ST, Livonia, MI 48152

  • Math 22% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 32% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-21.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$14,102
Chronic Absenteeism48.1%

Students at Botsford Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 61 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

79.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Botsford 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,497/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Livonia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,019

Median home value

$284,300

Median rent

$1,293/mo

College educated

40.6%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grand River AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.9K–80.6 mi759Compare →
Grandview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–50.8 mi338Compare →
Concordia Lutheran NorthPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–40.9 mi24Compare →
Coolidge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9K–41.3 mi520Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Clarenceville School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$14,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Botsford Elementary School is listed in Clarenceville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Botsford Elementary School

Botsford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Livonia, MI, part of Clarenceville School District, serving approximately 324 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,804 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Botsford Elementary School

What grades does Botsford Elementary School serve?

Botsford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Botsford Elementary School?

Botsford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Botsford Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Botsford Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Botsford Elementary School rank in MI?

Botsford Elementary School ranks #2,804 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Botsford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Botsford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Botsford Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Botsford Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Botsford Elementary School a charter school?

No, Botsford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Botsford Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Botsford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Botsford Elementary School?

79.3% of students at Botsford 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 – 5th
Enrollment
324
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.1%
Area population (ZIP 48152)
30,394
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
48.3
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 48152; 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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