Enrollment
199
Elementary
DISTRICT 228 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ATHENS AREA SCHOOLS·NCES 260351004050
East Leroy Elementary School
4320 K DR S, EAST LEROY, MI 49051 · (269) 729-5419 · Calhoun County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL199 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
100 students
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 30 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 28 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 36 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 37 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 37 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 31 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (30) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (31).
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
East Leroy Elementary School→Athens JuniorSenor High School
Based on grade levels within Athens Area Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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M-STEP 2024-25 . % Advanced + ProficientEnglish Language Arts
61.1%
MI avg 47.7%
What this means: On the M-STEP, Michigan's statewide test, about 61 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Michigan average is about 48 of 100.
Source: M-STEP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like East Leroy Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Leroy Elementary School this school | 199 | 50.3% | N/A |
| Twin Lake School TWIN LAKE | 205 | 51.7% | N/A |
| Pellston Elementary School PELLSTON | 220 | 52.7% | 58.8% |
| Hillman Elementary School HILLMAN | 203 | 49.3% | N/A |
| Bad Axe Elementary School BAD AXE | 191 | 51.3% | N/A |
| Dryden Elementary School DRYDEN | 224 | 53.1% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where East Leroy Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Calhoun County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 61.1% | #243 of 1,139 | #2 of 17 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 199 | #1,425 of 1,630 | #21 of 27 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.3% | #887 of 1,563 | #20 of 27 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -19.8% | #234 of 979 | #9 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
199
-35 (-15%) vs 2020
-46% since 1990-91, when it was 370
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 16.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 199 | 15.3 | 13.0:1 | 50% (100) |
| 2023-24 | 217 | 14.8 | 14.7:1 | 48% (105) |
| 2022-23 | 235 | 15 | 15.7:1 | 46% (108) |
| 2020-21 | 234 | 14 | 16.7:1 | 46% (107) |
| 2017-18 | 248 | 12.8 | 19.3:1 | 52% (128) |
| 2015-16 | 243 | 14 | 17.4:1 | 51% (123) |
| 2010-11 | 337 | 21 | 16.1:1 | 43% (146) |
| 2000-01 | 306 | 17 | 18.0:1 | 37% (112) |
| 1990-91 | 370 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Leroy Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (248 to 199); teachers up 19% (12.8 to 15.3).
About East Leroy Elementary School
East Leroy Elementary School is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in EAST LEROY, Michigan. There are 199 students enrolled, covering kindergarten through 5. Across elementary schools in Michigan, the average enrollment is about 369.
East Leroy Elementary School sits within Athens Area Schools, which has 2 schools and 455 students.
White students are 79% of those enrolled at East Leroy Elementary School. The remaining shares are 10% multiracial, 6% Native American, and 5% Hispanic. That is in line with Calhoun County, where about 76% of residents are White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 36, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 15.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at East Leroy Elementary School, giving a ratio of 13.0:1. Elementary schools in Michigan have an average ratio of 15.8:1. By family income, 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In Calhoun County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $63,177 a year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Counting East Leroy Elementary School, Calhoun County has 56 public schools.
Sonoma Elementary is about 4.5 miles away, making it the nearest public school. There are at least 8 more public schools inside ten miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment decreased by 15% across 4 years, from 234 in 2020-21 to 199 in 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 16.7:1 to 13.0:1 over the same years.
The East Leroy Elementary School discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Calhoun County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
133,778
Census ACS
Median income
$63,177
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
56
18,982 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Athens Area Schools
- Athens JuniorSenor High SchoolHigh · 256 students
Nearby schools
- Sonoma Elementary4.5 mi · 351
- Athens JuniorSenor High School5.6 mi · 256
- Harper Creek High School6.9 mi · 823
- Harper Creek Middle School7.2 mi · 896
- Union City Elementary School7.4 mi · 359
- Minges Brook School7.7 mi · 368
Frequently asked questions
About East Leroy Elementary SchoolHow large is East Leroy Elementary School?
East Leroy Elementary School enrolls approximately 199 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does East Leroy Elementary School serve?
East Leroy Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many teachers does East Leroy Elementary School have?
East Leroy Elementary School employs 15 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.
How diverse is East Leroy Elementary School?
East Leroy Elementary School reports a student body of 79% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees East Leroy Elementary School?
East Leroy Elementary School is overseen by Athens Area Schools in Calhoun County.
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