Donald J. Yacks Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | L'Anse Creuse
Donald J. Yacks Elementary School is located in Harrison Twp., MI and is one of 11 elementary schools in L'anse Creuse School District. It is a public school that serves 433 students in grades K-5.
Donald J. Yacks Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Michigan in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Donald J. Yacks Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Donald J. Yacks Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Donald J. Yacks Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Donald J. Yacks Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Michigan in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Donald J. Yacks Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Donald J. Yacks Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Donald J. Yacks Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| South River Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Emma V. Lobbestael Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Marie C. Graham Elementary School 1.7 miles |  |
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| Trinity Lutheran School 1.9 miles | n/a | |
| King Academy of Extended Learning and Technical 2.2 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 433
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Donald J. Yacks Elementary School had 37% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Michigan had 45% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
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83%
Black
10%
Two or More Races
4%
Hispanic
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L'Anse Creuse District Spending
$8,951Per Pupil
The L'Anse Creuse spends $8,951 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about L'Anse Creuse District
22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Donald J. Yacks Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MEAP
What is it?
The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) is an annual test administered in the fall of the school year and used to assess a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading, and writing, in grades 5 and 8 in science, and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels:exceeded standards (level 1), met standards (level 2), basic (level 3) and apprentice (level 4). The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard (levels 1 and 2).
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