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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
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Students at Einstein Elementary School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Einstein Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,502/100K
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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Service Learning Academy OpslaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Nova Discipline AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 2–12 | 0.5 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Lessenger Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Vernor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 301 | Compare → |
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%
- Phone
- (248) 336-7640
- 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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