A+
Excellent
98/100

Thurston Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2300 PRAIRIE ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 96th percentile in Michigan
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.19 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 87th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Michigan for growth · 📚 Top 15% in Michigan for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
526
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%96/1001.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%87/100Students gain 1.19 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.50 in 2009–19; 81st percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency73% (+27 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency79% (+43 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%82%reading +22 pts, math +31 pts95th percentile (list)
Black30%30%reading +5 pts, math +12 pts72nd percentile (list)
Asian87%92%reading +12 pts, math +12 pts83rd percentile (list)
Multiracial70%70%reading +26 pts, math +33 pts90th percentile (list)
Low-income35%45%reading -1 pts, math +14 pts57th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2300 PRAIRIE ST
City Ann Arbor
ZIP Code 48105
District 2602820
NCES School ID 260282004027
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48105

Understanding the community around Thurston Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $93,203
Per Capita Income $66,043
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.8%
High School or Higher 98.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $453,300
Median Rent $1,503
Owner-Occupied 49.8%
Renter-Occupied 50.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thurston Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 46.6%
Asian 28.5%
Two or More Races 9.9%
Black 8.2%
Hispanic/Latino 6.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 526
Teachers (FTE) 40.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thurston Elementary School?
Thurston Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Thurston Elementary School?
Thurston Elementary School has 526 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Thurston Elementary School serve?
Thurston Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thurston Elementary School receive per student?
Thurston Elementary School receives $22,548 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thurston Elementary School in 48105 ▼
Avg Home Value
$563,676
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,297
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
50.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026