Excellent
#182 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 6% in state
Whitehills Elementary School
Elementary School · East Lansing School District · East Lansing, MI
An East Lansing School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
621 PEBBLEBROOK LN, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Math 55% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitehills Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whitehills 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,452/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Lansing), 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
$50,837
Median home value
$261,100
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
63.8%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
31.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48823; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| St Thomas Aquinas Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Ingham ISD Asd ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Marble SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 302 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Lansing School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitehills Elementary School is listed in East Lansing School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitehills Elementary School
Whitehills Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Lansing, MI, part of East Lansing School District, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitehills Elementary School
What grades does Whitehills Elementary School serve?
Whitehills Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Whitehills Elementary School?
Whitehills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehills Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitehills Elementary School rank in MI?
Whitehills Elementary School ranks #182 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Whitehills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitehills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Whitehills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitehills Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Whitehills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Whitehills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitehills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Whitehills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitehills Elementary School?
25.9% of students at Whitehills 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (517) 333-7900
- Area population (ZIP 48823)
- 49,379
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 24.6
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 48823; 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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