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#3149 of 3,192 schools in MI

Einstein Elementary School

Elementary School · Oak Park School District of the City of · Oak Park, MI

An Oak Park School District of the City of elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

14001 NORTHEND AVE, Oak Park, MI 48237

  • Math 4% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 11% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-37.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31 pts
Overall Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$17,025
Chronic Absenteeism63.9%

Students at Einstein Elementary School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency4%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
11%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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

84.5%

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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The neighborhood

Where Einstein 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,502/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Park), 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

$65,882

Median home value

$198,500

Median rent

$1,354/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

59.3%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oak Park Service Learning Academy OpslaCharter · enrollment unverified4.9PK–80.4 mi176Compare →
Nova Discipline AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.72–120.5 mi90Compare →
Lessenger Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–K0.7 mi52Compare →
Vernor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–80.9 mi301Compare →

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.

Oak Park School District of the City of

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$17,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Einstein Elementary School is listed in Oak Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Einstein Elementary School

Einstein Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oak Park, MI, part of Oak Park School District of the City of, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,149 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Einstein Elementary School

What grades does Einstein Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Einstein Elementary School?

Einstein Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Einstein Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Einstein Elementary School rank in MI?

Einstein Elementary School ranks #3,149 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Einstein Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Einstein Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Einstein Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Einstein Elementary School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Einstein Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Einstein Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

84.5% of students at Einstein 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
393
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.9%
Area population (ZIP 48237)
29,370
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
37.9
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 48237; 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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