Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilkey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Gilkey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilkey Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Gilkey Elementary School?
399 students attend Gilkey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gilkey Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilkey Elementary School?
Gilkey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gilkey Elementary School offer ?
Gilkey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilkey Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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