Below Average
#2848 of 3,192 schools in MI
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary
Elementary School · St. Louis Public Schools · Saint Louis, MI
A St. Louis Public Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
301 WEST STATE ST, Saint Louis, MI 48880
- Math 15% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 29% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eugene M Nikkari 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average456/100K
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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
$56,108
Median home value
$134,000
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48880; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giresd Center ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Pine Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 4–5 | 2.5 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 1–3 | 3.0 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 95 | 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.
St. Louis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary is listed in St. Louis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eugene M Nikkari Elementary
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, MI, part of St. Louis Public Schools, serving approximately 200 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,848 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eugene M Nikkari Elementary
What grades does Eugene M Nikkari Elementary serve?
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Eugene M Nikkari Elementary?
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eugene M Nikkari Elementary rank in MI?
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary ranks #2,848 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Eugene M Nikkari Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 M Nikkari Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eugene M Nikkari Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eugene M Nikkari Elementary a charter school?
No, Eugene M Nikkari Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eugene M Nikkari Elementary a Title I school?
No, Eugene M Nikkari Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eugene M Nikkari Elementary?
81.0% of students at Eugene M Nikkari 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Gratiot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (989) 681-5131
- Area population (ZIP 48880)
- 9,952
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 48880; 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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