Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nowlin 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 241 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Nowlin 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 Nowlin Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Nowlin Elementary School is ranked #1106 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Nowlin Elementary School?
241 students attend Nowlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Nowlin Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nowlin Elementary School?
Nowlin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nowlin Elementary School offer ?
Nowlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nowlin Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 241 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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