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#2492 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lemmer Elementary School
Elementary School · Escanaba Area Public Schools · Escanaba, MI
An Escanaba Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 SOUTH 20TH ST, Escanaba, MI 49829
- Math 37% proficient (2019)
- Reading 47% proficient (2019)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lemmer Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lemmer 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,354/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Escanaba), 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
$45,808
Median home value
$139,000
Median rent
$667/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–10 | 0.3 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 72 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Escanaba Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lemmer Elementary School is listed in Escanaba Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lemmer Elementary School
Lemmer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Escanaba, MI, part of Escanaba Area Public Schools, serving approximately 287 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,492 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lemmer Elementary School
What grades does Lemmer Elementary School serve?
Lemmer Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Lemmer Elementary School?
Lemmer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemmer Elementary 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 Lemmer Elementary School rank in MI?
Lemmer Elementary School ranks #2,492 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lemmer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lemmer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Lemmer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lemmer Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Lemmer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lemmer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lemmer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lemmer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lemmer Elementary School?
65.5% of students at Lemmer 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Delta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (906) 786-5333
- Area population (ZIP 49829)
- 16,859
- Area average commute
- 13.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 49829; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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