Whiteford Elementary School

Whiteford Elementary School serves 359 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Ottawa Lake, Michigan. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1 with 21 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a solid foundation for personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking 654th out of 3,204 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 80th percentile among Michigan schools.

Students show particularly notable achievement in mathematics, with 64% scoring proficient or above, while 56% demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. Whiteford Elementary draws families from a stable community where the median household income reaches $89,006 and the median home value is $227,600. The surrounding area maintains a low poverty rate of just 4.1%, with 28% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

This economic stability creates a supportive environment for student learning and family engagement. The school's rural setting near Ottawa Lake offers students a peaceful learning environment away from urban distractions, while still maintaining access to the educational resources and community support that help drive its above-average academic performance in Monroe County.

Located in a rural area, Whiteford Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.