Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yake 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
School Overview
Yake Elementary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage, Enlighten, Empower
School Mascot
Gators
School Rankings
Yake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yake Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#342 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
72%
63%
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
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gators
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yake Elementary School's ranking?
Yake Elementary School is ranked #342 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Yake Elementary School?
443 students attend Yake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Yake Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yake Elementary School?
Yake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yake Elementary School offer ?
Yake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yake Elementary School part of?
Yake Elementary School is part of Woodhaven-Brownstown School District.
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