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#2104 of 3,192 schools in MI
North Ward Elementary School
Elementary School · Allegan Public Schools · Allegan, MI
An Allegan Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
550 5TH ST, Allegan, MI 49010
- Math 42% proficient (2019)
- Reading 42% proficient (2019)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Ward Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 42% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 60% (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
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Ward 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average661/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allegan), 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
$72,361
Median home value
$204,200
Median rent
$1,061/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49010; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Hillside Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Allegan Online K8Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| West Ward Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 245 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Allegan Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Ward Elementary School is listed in Allegan Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Ward Elementary School
North Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Allegan, MI, part of Allegan Public Schools, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,104 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Ward Elementary School
What grades does North Ward Elementary School serve?
North Ward Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend North Ward Elementary School?
North Ward Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Ward Elementary School rank in MI?
North Ward Elementary School ranks #2,104 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is North Ward Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Ward Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 North Ward Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Ward Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is North Ward Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Ward Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Ward Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Ward Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Ward Elementary School?
75.0% of students at North Ward 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (269) 673-6003
- Area population (ZIP 49010)
- 18,394
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 49010; 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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