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#367 of 462 private schools in MI

Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School

Elementary School · Ionia, MI

A private elementary school in Ionia, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

317 BALDIE ST, Ionia, MI 48846

  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Enrollment80
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MI

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Ss Peter & Paul 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated740/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ionia), 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

$66,717

Median home value

$172,300

Median rent

$804/mo

College educated

12%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.2%
Native American3.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.2%
Asian1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emerson SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.3 mi171Compare →
Ionia Seventh-day Adventist ElementaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.6 mi8Compare →
Jefferson SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–50.8 mi284Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School is listed in Ionia, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School

Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School is a private elementary school in Ionia, MI, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School

What grades does Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School serve?

Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School?

Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School rank in MI?

Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School ranks #367 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School a religious school?

Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
80
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Ionia County
Area population (ZIP 48846)
21,940
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
39.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
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 48846; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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