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#3069 of 3,192 schools in MI
Erickson Elementary
Elementary School · Ypsilanti Community Schools · Ypsilanti, MI
A Ypsilanti Community Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1427 LEVONA ST, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
- Math 12% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 15% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Erickson Elementary score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 68 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Erickson Elementary 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,044/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ypsilanti), 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
$63,678
Median home value
$178,300
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48198; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsi Connected Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Perry Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–1 | 1.7 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Ypsilanti International Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Global Tech AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 199 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ypsilanti Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $22,355NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Erickson Elementary is listed in Ypsilanti Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Erickson Elementary
Erickson Elementary is a public elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI, part of Ypsilanti Community Schools, serving approximately 256 students in grades 1st-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,069 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Erickson Elementary
What grades does Erickson Elementary serve?
Erickson Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Erickson Elementary?
Erickson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erickson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Erickson Elementary is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Erickson Elementary rank in MI?
Erickson Elementary ranks #3,069 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Erickson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Erickson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Erickson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Erickson Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Erickson Elementary a charter school?
No, Erickson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Erickson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Erickson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Erickson Elementary?
83.6% of students at Erickson Elementary 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.6%
- Phone
- (734) 221-1600
- Area population (ZIP 48198)
- 39,507
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 48198; 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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