Excellent
#201 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 6% in state
Courtade Elementary School
Elementary School · Traverse City Area Public Schools · Traverse City, MI
A Traverse City Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1111 RASHO RD, Traverse City, MI 49686
- Math 51% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Courtade Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Courtade 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,198
Median home value
$295,500
Median rent
$1,209/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49686; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Knoll Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Grand Traverse AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 798 | Compare → |
| Woodland SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Traverse City Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 262 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Courtade Elementary School is listed in Traverse City Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Courtade Elementary School
Courtade Elementary School is a public elementary school in Traverse City, MI, part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 209 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Courtade Elementary School
What grades does Courtade Elementary School serve?
Courtade Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Courtade Elementary School?
Courtade Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Courtade Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Courtade Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Courtade Elementary School rank in MI?
Courtade Elementary School ranks #201 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Courtade Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Courtade Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Courtade Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Courtade Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Courtade Elementary School a charter school?
No, Courtade Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Courtade Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Courtade Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Courtade Elementary School?
42.6% of students at Courtade 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
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (231) 933-5800
- Area population (ZIP 49686)
- 25,181
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 49686; 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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