Serving 466 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carpenter Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Carpenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Carpenter Elementary School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Carpenter Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpenter Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#680 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
70%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Carpenter Elementary School is ranked #680 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Carpenter Elementary School often compared to?
Carpenter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webber School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Carpenter Elementary School?
466 students attend Carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Carpenter Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carpenter Elementary School?
Carpenter Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carpenter Elementary School offer ?
Carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carpenter Elementary School part of?
Carpenter Elementary School is part of Lake Orion Community Schools School District.
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