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#2580 of 3,192 schools in MI
White Cloud Elementary School
Elementary School · White Cloud Public Schools · White Cloud, MI
An elementary school in White Cloud, MI where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1002, White Cloud, MI 49349
- Math 31% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 36% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at White Cloud Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
85%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where White Cloud 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,786
Median home value
$139,300
Median rent
$846/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49349; 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.
White Cloud Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Cloud Elementary School is listed in White Cloud Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Cloud Elementary School
White Cloud Elementary School is a public elementary school in White Cloud, MI, part of White Cloud Public Schools, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,580 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Cloud Elementary School
What grades does White Cloud Elementary School serve?
White Cloud Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend White Cloud Elementary School?
White Cloud Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Cloud Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Cloud Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White Cloud Elementary School rank in MI?
White Cloud Elementary School ranks #2,580 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is White Cloud Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
White Cloud Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 White Cloud Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Cloud Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is White Cloud Elementary School a charter school?
No, White Cloud Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Cloud Elementary School a Title I school?
No, White Cloud Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Cloud Elementary School?
85.0% of students at White Cloud 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Newaygo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (231) 689-2301
- Area population (ZIP 49349)
- 8,059
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 49349; 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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