Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pewamowestphalia Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Pewamowestphalia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Pewamowestphalia Elementary School's student population of 190 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
Pewamowestphalia Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pewamowestphalia Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#173 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Pewamowestphalia Elementary School is ranked #173 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pewamowestphalia Elementary School?
190 students attend Pewamowestphalia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pewamowestphalia Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pewamowestphalia Elementary School?
Pewamowestphalia Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pewamowestphalia Elementary School offer ?
Pewamowestphalia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pewamowestphalia Elementary School part of?
Pewamowestphalia Elementary School is part of Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District.
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