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#2422 of 3,192 schools in MI
East Leroy Elementary School
Elementary School · Athens Area Schools · East Leroy, MI
An Athens Area Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4320 K DR S, East Leroy, MI 49051
- Math 22% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 41% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Leroy Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Leroy 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average421/100K
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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
$79,375
Median home value
$257,000
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
96%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49051; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–4 | 4.5 mi | 383 | 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.
Athens Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Leroy Elementary School is listed in Athens Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Leroy Elementary School
East Leroy Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Leroy, MI, part of Athens Area Schools, serving approximately 217 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,422 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Leroy Elementary School
What grades does East Leroy Elementary School serve?
East Leroy Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend East Leroy Elementary School?
East Leroy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Leroy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Leroy Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Leroy Elementary School rank in MI?
East Leroy Elementary School ranks #2,422 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is East Leroy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Leroy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 East Leroy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Leroy Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Leroy Elementary School a charter school?
No, East Leroy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Leroy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, East Leroy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Leroy Elementary School?
48.4% of students at East Leroy 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
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (269) 729-5419
- Area population (ZIP 49051)
- 2,963
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 49051; 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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