Below Average
#2782 of 3,192 schools in MI
Elms Road Elementary School
Elementary School · Swartz Creek Community Schools · Swartz Creek, MI
A Swartz Creek Community Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3259 SOUTH ELMS RD, Swartz Creek, MI 48473
- Math 24% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elms Road Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
61.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elms Road 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low90/100K
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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
$76,765
Median home value
$191,700
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48473; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randels Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Swartz Creek Virtual Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Dieck Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 2–5 | 3.2 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Genesee AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 231 | 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.
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.
Swartz Creek Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elms Road Elementary School is listed in Swartz Creek Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elms Road Elementary School
Elms Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Swartz Creek, MI, part of Swartz Creek Community Schools, serving approximately 408 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,782 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elms Road Elementary School
What grades does Elms Road Elementary School serve?
Elms Road Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Elms Road Elementary School?
Elms Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elms Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elms Road Elementary School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elms Road Elementary School rank in MI?
Elms Road Elementary School ranks #2,782 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Elms Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elms Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Elms Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elms Road Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elms Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elms Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elms Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elms Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elms Road Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Elms Road 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (810) 591-1249
- Area population (ZIP 48473)
- 22,793
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 48473; 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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