Below Average
#2581 of 3,192 schools in MI
Wolverine Elementary School
Elementary School · Wolverine Community School District · Wolverine, MI
A Wolverine Community School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
5993 W SHOLES ST, Wolverine, MI 49799
- Math 15% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wolverine Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wolverine 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low159/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,029
Median home value
$164,800
Median rent
$682/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49799; 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.
Wolverine Community School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wolverine Elementary School is listed in Wolverine Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wolverine Elementary School
Wolverine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wolverine, MI, part of Wolverine Community School District, serving approximately 110 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,581 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wolverine Elementary School
What grades does Wolverine Elementary School serve?
Wolverine Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Wolverine Elementary School?
Wolverine Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolverine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolverine Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wolverine Elementary School rank in MI?
Wolverine Elementary School ranks #2,581 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Wolverine Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wolverine 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 Wolverine Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wolverine Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wolverine Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wolverine Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wolverine Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wolverine Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wolverine Elementary School?
85.5% of students at Wolverine 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cheboygan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (231) 525-8201
- Area population (ZIP 49799)
- 2,238
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.7
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 49799; 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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