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#3090 of 3,192 schools in MI

Eugene B Elliott Elem School

Elementary School · Wayne-westland Community School District · Westland, MI

A Wayne-westland Community School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

30800 BENNINGTON ST, Westland, MI 48186

  • Math 9% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 21% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-33 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.2 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$22,351
Chronic Absenteeism68.7%

Students at Eugene B Elliott Elem School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 72 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

75.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eugene B Elliott Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,818/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westland), 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

$67,203

Median home value

$167,600

Median rent

$1,083/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48186; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
American International Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–20.6 mi191Compare →
Memorial Elementary 12 CampusEnrollment path unverified7.71–21.2 mi407Compare →
Tipton Academy 48Charter · enrollment unverified5.04–121.2 mi230Compare →
Alexander Hamilton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–51.3 mi468Compare →

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.

Wayne-westland Community School District

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#12 of 16
District spending per student
$22,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eugene B Elliott Elem School is listed in Wayne-Westland Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eugene B Elliott Elem School

Eugene B Elliott Elem School is a public elementary school in Westland, MI, part of Wayne-westland Community School District, serving approximately 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,090 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eugene B Elliott Elem School

What grades does Eugene B Elliott Elem School serve?

Eugene B Elliott Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Eugene B Elliott Elem School?

Eugene B Elliott Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene B Elliott Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eugene B Elliott Elem School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eugene B Elliott Elem School rank in MI?

Eugene B Elliott Elem School ranks #3,090 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Eugene B Elliott Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eugene B Elliott Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Eugene B Elliott Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eugene B Elliott Elem School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Eugene B Elliott Elem School a charter school?

No, Eugene B Elliott Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eugene B Elliott Elem School a Title I school?

No, Eugene B Elliott Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eugene B Elliott Elem School?

75.1% of students at Eugene B Elliott 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
377
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
68.7%
Area population (ZIP 48186)
35,791
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
37.4
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 48186; 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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