Very Good
#730 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 23% in state
Based on limited data
Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Menominee Area Public Schools · Menominee, MI
A Menominee Area Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1800 18TH AVE, Menominee, MI 49858
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Menominee), 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
$52,813
Median home value
$127,100
Median rent
$691/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49858; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Paul II Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Menominee ISD Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| St Thomas Aquinas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Trinity Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Menominee Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary School is listed in Menominee Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Menominee, MI, part of Menominee Area Public Schools, serving approximately 265 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary School
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary School rank in MI?
Central Elementary School ranks #730 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary School?
55.5% of students at Central 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Menominee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (906) 863-3605
- Area population (ZIP 49858)
- 11,870
- Area average commute
- 15.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 49858; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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