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#1338 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 42% in state
Kolb Elementary School
Elementary School · Bay City School District · Bay City, MI
A Bay City School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
305 WEST CRUMP ST, Bay City, MI 48706
- Math 35% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kolb Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
73.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kolb Elementary School 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay City), 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
$61,908
Median home value
$142,300
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| All Saints ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Bay City Academy Farragut CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 363 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bay City School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kolb Elementary School is listed in Bay City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kolb Elementary School
Kolb Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bay City, MI, part of Bay City School District, serving approximately 454 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,338 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kolb Elementary School
What grades does Kolb Elementary School serve?
Kolb Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kolb Elementary School?
Kolb Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kolb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kolb Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kolb Elementary School rank in MI?
Kolb Elementary School ranks #1,338 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kolb Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kolb Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Kolb Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kolb Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kolb Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kolb Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kolb Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kolb Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kolb Elementary School?
73.1% of students at Kolb 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (989) 893-9518
- Area population (ZIP 48706)
- 38,756
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 48706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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