Traverse Heights Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Traverse City, Michigan 49686 · Traverse City Area Public Schools
#1194 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#40181 of 50,301 nationally
About Traverse Heights Elem School
Traverse Heights Elem School is a public elementary located in Traverse City, in the Traverse City Area Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 245 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1194th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 245.
There are 20 schools in Traverse City; Traverse Heights Elem School ranks 19th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Traverse Heights Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Traverse Heights Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Greenspire High School
Traverse City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
176 students · 1.9 km away
Central High School
Traverse City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,326 students · 2.2 km away
Eastern Elementary School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 2.4 km away
Central Grade School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
510 students · 2.4 km away
The Greenspire School
Traverse City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
93 students · 3.7 km away
TCAPS Montessori School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
331 students · 3.7 km away
Willow Hill Elementary School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 4.3 km away
West Middle School
Traverse City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students · 4.3 km away
Grand Traverse Academy
Traverse City · Charter other · Grades PK–12
824 students · 5.2 km away
Cherry Knoll Elementary School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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245 students
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245 students
South Bendle Elementary School
Burton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
246 students
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
Onaway Elementary School
Onaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Port Huron · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Traverse Heights Elem School a good school?
Traverse Heights Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 27.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1194 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Traverse Heights Elem School rank in Michigan?
Traverse Heights Elem School ranks #1194 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #40181 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Traverse Heights Elem School?
Traverse Heights Elem School had 245 students in 2025.
Is Traverse Heights Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Traverse Heights Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Traverse Heights Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Traverse Heights Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.