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#1526 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 48% in state
Ja Lanigan Elementary School
Elementary School · Farmington Public School District · Farmington Hills, MI
A Farmington Public School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
23800 TUCK RD, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
- Math 40% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ja Lanigan Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ja Lanigan Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington Hills), 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
$85,325
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48336; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Hills MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Childrens Place MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Beechview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Concordia Lutheran NorthPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Farmington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ja Lanigan Elementary School is listed in Farmington Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ja Lanigan Elementary School
Ja Lanigan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Farmington Hills, MI, part of Farmington Public School District, serving approximately 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,526 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ja Lanigan Elementary School
What grades does Ja Lanigan Elementary School serve?
Ja Lanigan Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ja Lanigan Elementary School?
Ja Lanigan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ja Lanigan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ja Lanigan Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ja Lanigan Elementary School rank in MI?
Ja Lanigan Elementary School ranks #1,526 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ja Lanigan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ja Lanigan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Ja Lanigan Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ja Lanigan Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ja Lanigan Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ja Lanigan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ja Lanigan Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ja Lanigan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ja Lanigan Elementary School?
53.2% of students at Ja Lanigan 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (248) 489-3722
- Area population (ZIP 48336)
- 26,920
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 48336; 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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