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#2972 of 3,192 schools in MI
Estabrook Elementary
Elementary School · Ypsilanti Community Schools · Ypsilanti, MI
A Ypsilanti Community Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1555 WEST CROSS ST, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- Math 11% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 15% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Estabrook Elementary score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 69 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 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Estabrook 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$70,913
Median home value
$274,100
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
46.8%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48197; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottles-n-backpacks Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Fortis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Perry Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–1 | 1.3 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Ford Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 195 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Ypsilanti Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Estabrook Elementary is listed in Ypsilanti Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Estabrook Elementary
Estabrook Elementary is a public elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI, part of Ypsilanti Community Schools, serving approximately 324 students in grades 1st-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,972 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Estabrook Elementary
What grades does Estabrook Elementary serve?
Estabrook Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Estabrook Elementary?
Estabrook Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estabrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Estabrook Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Estabrook Elementary rank in MI?
Estabrook Elementary ranks #2,972 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Estabrook Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Estabrook Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Estabrook Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Estabrook Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Estabrook Elementary a charter school?
No, Estabrook Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Estabrook Elementary a Title I school?
No, Estabrook Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Estabrook Elementary?
86.4% of students at Estabrook 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.5%
- Phone
- (734) 221-1900
- Area population (ZIP 48197)
- 65,911
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 48197; 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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