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#1997 of 3,192 schools in MI
Emma V Lobbestael Elem School
Elementary School · L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Harrison Township, MI
A L'anse Creuse Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
38495 PRENTISS ST, Harrison Township, MI 48045
- Math 28% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 51% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emma V Lobbestael Elem School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emma V Lobbestael Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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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
$77,808
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48045; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Marie C Graham Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Donald J Yacks Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 310 | 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.
L'anse Creuse Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,317NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emma V Lobbestael Elem School is listed in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emma V Lobbestael Elem School
Emma V Lobbestael Elem School is a public elementary school in Harrison Township, MI, part of L'anse Creuse Public Schools, serving approximately 267 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,997 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emma V Lobbestael Elem School
What grades does Emma V Lobbestael Elem School serve?
Emma V Lobbestael Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Emma V Lobbestael Elem School?
Emma V Lobbestael Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma V Lobbestael Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma V Lobbestael Elem School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emma V Lobbestael Elem School rank in MI?
Emma V Lobbestael Elem School ranks #1,997 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Emma V Lobbestael Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emma V Lobbestael Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Emma V Lobbestael Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emma V Lobbestael Elem School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Emma V Lobbestael Elem School a charter school?
No, Emma V Lobbestael Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emma V Lobbestael Elem School a Title I school?
No, Emma V Lobbestael Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emma V Lobbestael Elem School?
47.2% of students at Emma V Lobbestael Elem 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
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (586) 783-6450
- Area population (ZIP 48045)
- 24,118
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 48045; 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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