Covell Elementary School serves 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
31%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Covell Elementary School?
250 students attend Covell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Covell Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Covell Elementary School?
Covell Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Covell Elementary School offer ?
Covell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Covell Elementary School part of?
Covell Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
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