Very Good
#801 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 25% in state
Based on limited data
North Pointe Elementary
Elementary School · Southgate Community School District · Southgate, MI
A Southgate Community School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
18635 BOWIE ST, Southgate, MI 48195
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Southgate.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Pointe Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,463/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southgate), 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
$64,635
Median home value
$165,400
Median rent
$1,102/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48195; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Center of DownriverPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Creative Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Lindemann Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Shelters Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 292 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southgate Community School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Pointe Elementary is listed in Southgate Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Pointe Elementary
North Pointe Elementary is a public elementary school in Southgate, MI, part of Southgate Community School District, serving approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #801 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Pointe Elementary
What grades does North Pointe Elementary serve?
North Pointe Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend North Pointe Elementary?
North Pointe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pointe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pointe Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Pointe Elementary rank in MI?
North Pointe Elementary ranks #801 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is North Pointe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Pointe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is North Pointe Elementary a charter school?
No, North Pointe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Pointe Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Pointe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Pointe Elementary?
69.5% of students at North Pointe Elementary 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
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (734) 246-4600
- Area population (ZIP 48195)
- 29,551
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 48195; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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