Below Average
#2730 of 3,192 schools in MI
Luther C Klager Elem School
Elementary School · Manchester Community Schools · Manchester, MI
A Manchester Community Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 ANN ARBOR ST, Manchester, MI 48158
- Math 45% proficient (2017)
- Reading 42% proficient (2017)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luther C Klager Elem School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2014, to 44% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Luther C Klager Elem 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average463/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$97,692
Median home value
$298,100
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48158; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Manchester Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Luther C Klager Elem School is listed in Manchester Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luther C Klager Elem School
Luther C Klager Elem School is a public elementary school in Manchester, MI, part of Manchester Community Schools, serving approximately 169 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,730 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luther C Klager Elem School
What grades does Luther C Klager Elem School serve?
Luther C Klager Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Luther C Klager Elem School?
Luther C Klager Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther C Klager Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther C Klager Elem School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luther C Klager Elem School rank in MI?
Luther C Klager Elem School ranks #2,730 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Luther C Klager Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Luther C Klager Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Luther C Klager Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luther C Klager Elem School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Luther C Klager Elem School a charter school?
No, Luther C Klager Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luther C Klager Elem School a Title I school?
No, Luther C Klager Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luther C Klager Elem School?
42.0% of students at Luther C Klager Elem 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (734) 428-8321
- Area population (ZIP 48158)
- 7,688
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 48158; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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