Very Good
#1027 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 32% in state
Tomekeastern Elem School
Elementary School · Fenton Area Public Schools · Fenton, MI
A Fenton Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 4TH ST, Fenton, MI 48430
- Math 47% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tomekeastern Elem School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tomekeastern 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,566/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fenton), 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
$99,755
Median home value
$308,500
Median rent
$1,382/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48430; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| State Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Holly AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Patterson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 439 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Fenton Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tomekeastern Elem School is listed in Fenton Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tomekeastern Elem School
Tomekeastern Elem School is a public elementary school in Fenton, MI, part of Fenton Area Public Schools, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,027 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tomekeastern Elem School
What grades does Tomekeastern Elem School serve?
Tomekeastern Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tomekeastern Elem School?
Tomekeastern Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomekeastern Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomekeastern Elem School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tomekeastern Elem School rank in MI?
Tomekeastern Elem School ranks #1,027 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Tomekeastern Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tomekeastern Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Tomekeastern Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tomekeastern Elem School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tomekeastern Elem School a charter school?
No, Tomekeastern Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tomekeastern Elem School a Title I school?
No, Tomekeastern Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tomekeastern Elem School?
45.6% of students at Tomekeastern 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (810) 591-6800
- Area population (ZIP 48430)
- 38,731
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 48430; 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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