Serving 661 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 661 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School is 0.50, 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School?
661 students attend Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School?
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School offer ?
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 661 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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