Excellent
#380 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 12% in state
Whitehall Ealy Elem School
Elementary School · Whitehall District Schools · Whitehall, MI
An elementary school in Whitehall, MI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
425 EAST SOPHIA ST, Whitehall, MI 49461
- Math 47% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitehall Ealy Elem School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Whitehall Ealy 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,231/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitehall), 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
$80,495
Median home value
$245,600
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oehrli Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 1–5 | 1.4 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| White Lake Area Community EducationEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 118 | 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.
Whitehall District Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitehall Ealy Elem School is listed in Whitehall District Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitehall Ealy Elem School
Whitehall Ealy Elem School is a public elementary school in Whitehall, MI, part of Whitehall District Schools, serving approximately 411 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitehall Ealy Elem School
What grades does Whitehall Ealy Elem School serve?
Whitehall Ealy Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Whitehall Ealy Elem School?
Whitehall Ealy Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Ealy Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Ealy Elem School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitehall Ealy Elem School rank in MI?
Whitehall Ealy Elem School ranks #380 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Whitehall Ealy Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitehall Ealy Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Whitehall Ealy Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitehall Ealy Elem School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Whitehall Ealy Elem School a charter school?
No, Whitehall Ealy Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitehall Ealy Elem School a Title I school?
No, Whitehall Ealy Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitehall Ealy Elem School?
54.7% of students at Whitehall Ealy 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (231) 893-1040
- Area population (ZIP 49461)
- 9,620
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 49461; 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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