Excellent
#287 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 9% in state
Orville C Krause Elementary School
Elementary School · Armada Area Schools · Armada, MI
An Armada Area Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23900 ARMADA CENTER RD, Armada, MI 48005
- Math 59% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 64% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orville C Krause Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 61% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orville C Krause Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average482/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Armada), 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
$110,946
Median home value
$294,200
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Armada Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orville C Krause Elementary School is listed in Armada Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orville C Krause Elementary School
Orville C Krause Elementary School is a public elementary school in Armada, MI, part of Armada Area Schools, serving approximately 758 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orville C Krause Elementary School
What grades does Orville C Krause Elementary School serve?
Orville C Krause Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Orville C Krause Elementary School?
Orville C Krause Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 758 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orville C Krause Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orville C Krause Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orville C Krause Elementary School rank in MI?
Orville C Krause Elementary School ranks #287 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Orville C Krause Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orville C Krause Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Orville C Krause Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orville C Krause Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Orville C Krause Elementary School a charter school?
No, Orville C Krause Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orville C Krause Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Orville C Krause Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orville C Krause Elementary School?
26.4% of students at Orville C Krause 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
- 758
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (586) 784-2600
- Area population (ZIP 48005)
- 5,315
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 · 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 48005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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