Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Knapp Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 557 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Knapp Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knapp Forest Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
Knapp Forest Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Knapp Forest Elementary School?
557 students attend Knapp Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Knapp Forest Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knapp Forest Elementary School?
Knapp Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Knapp Forest Elementary School offer ?
Knapp Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knapp Forest Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 557 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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