Excellent
#284 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 9% in state
Great Oaks Elementary School
Elementary School · Anchor Bay School District
32900 24 MILE RD, Chesterfield, MI 48047
Enrollment
475
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
475
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#284 of 3,192
In Chesterfield
#1 of 8
public schools
In district
#1 of 9
Anchor Bay School District
Equity
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Great Oaks Elementary School
Elementary School in Chesterfield · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Great Oaks Elementary School
Great Oaks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chesterfield, MI, part of Anchor Bay School District. Great Oaks Elementary School serves approximately 475 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Great Oaks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Great Oaks Elementary School show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- District avg 7.3
- MI avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Great Oaks Elementary School — Students at Great Oaks Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
18.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.1/10.
How Great Oaks Elementary School Compares
See how Great Oaks Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
32900 24 MILE RD, Chesterfield, MI 48047
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Great Oaks Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lottie M Schmidt Elem School (rated 7.9/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Francois Maconce Elem School (rated 7.2/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Ira), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Dean A Naldrett School (rated 7.1/10, 2.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Chesterfield, see our Chesterfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lottie M Schmidt Elem School Chesterfield | 1.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Middle School East Chesterfield | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Anchor Bay Middle School South Chesterfield | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Francis A Higgins Elem School Chesterfield | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| New Haven Elementary School New Haven | 2.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Lighthouse Elementary School New Baltimore | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| New Haven High School New Haven | 2.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School New Haven | 2.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Anchor Bay Middle School North New Baltimore | 2.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Ashley Elementary School New Baltimore | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Dean A Naldrett School Chesterfield | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Merritt Academy New Haven | 3.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Compass Pointe Ira | 3.1 mi | — |
| Anchor Bay High School Ira | 3.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School Chesterfield | 3.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Green Elementary School Chesterfield | 3.6 mi | 6.0 |
| AUSTIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Chesterfield | 3.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Francois Maconce Elem School Ira | 4.7 mi | 7.2 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Ira | 4.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Middle School North Macomb | 5.6 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48047 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$95,381
Median Home Value
$297,600
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
Population
39,825
College Educated
28.7%
Homeownership
80.8%
Avg Commute
29.8 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
43.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ann Arbor Open at Mack School Ann Arbor, MI | 8.1 |
| Bennett Woods Elementary School Okemos, MI | 8.1 |
| Collins Elementary School Grand Rapids, MI | 8.1 |
| Cornell Elementary School Okemos, MI | 8.1 |
| Deerfield Elementary School Novi, MI | 8.1 |
| Fremont International Academy Battle Creek, MI | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Great Oaks Elementary School
What grades does Great Oaks Elementary School serve?
Great Oaks Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Great Oaks Elementary School?
Great Oaks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Oaks Elementary School rank in MI?
Great Oaks Elementary School ranks #284 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Great Oaks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Oaks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Great Oaks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Oaks Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Great Oaks Elementary School a charter school?
No, Great Oaks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Great Oaks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Great Oaks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Oaks Elementary School?
18.7% of students at Great Oaks Elementary 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 18.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (586) 725-2038
Resources & Links
District
Anchor Bay School District- District Enrollment
- 5,397
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,583
- District Rank
- #1 of 9
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