A
Very Good
89/100

Whitehall Ealy Elem School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 425 E SOPHIA ST, Whitehall, MI 49461
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 73rd percentile in Michigan
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

89
Repit Score
out of 100
411
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%73/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% 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 +16 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 proficiency63% (+17 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency54% (+18 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
White64%57%reading +9 pts, math +6 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +16 pts, math +22 pts89th percentile (list)
Low-income52%42%reading +16 pts, math +11 pts81st 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 425 E SOPHIA ST
City Whitehall
ZIP Code 49461
District 2636300
NCES School ID 263630007217
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49461

Understanding the community around Whitehall Ealy Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,545
Per Capita Income $37,798
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%
High School or Higher 96.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $229,700
Median Rent $862
Owner-Occupied 86.6%
Renter-Occupied 13.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Whitehall Ealy Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.9%
Hispanic/Latino 8.0%
Two or More Races 5.4%
Black 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 411
Teachers (FTE) 28.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Whitehall Ealy Elem School?
Whitehall Ealy Elem School has a Repit School Score of 89 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 Whitehall Ealy Elem School?
Whitehall Ealy Elem School has 411 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Whitehall Ealy Elem School serve?
Whitehall Ealy Elem School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Whitehall Ealy Elem School receive per student?
Whitehall Ealy Elem School receives $16,909 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Whitehall Ealy Elem School in 49461 ▼
Avg Home Value
$338,124
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,017
1-Year Change
+8.5%
% Renters
13.4%

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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