R.j. Wallis Elementary School serves 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
236 students

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1

American Indian
42%
1%

Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
1%
9%

Black
3%
18%

White
54%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend R.j. Wallis Elementary School?
236 students attend R.j. Wallis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of R.j. Wallis Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R.j. Wallis Elementary School?
R.j. Wallis Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does R.j. Wallis Elementary School offer ?
R.j. Wallis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is R.j. Wallis Elementary School part of?
R.j. Wallis Elementary School is part of Rudyard Area Schools School District.
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