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Aspen Ridge Elementary School

350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Aspen Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aspen Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Aspen Ridge Elementary School's student population of 737 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

School Rankings

Aspen Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspen Ridge Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1202 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
42%
34%
48%
45%
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspen Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Aspen Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1202 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Aspen Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Aspen Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birchview School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Aspen Ridge Elementary School?
737 students attend Aspen Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Aspen Ridge Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspen Ridge Elementary School?
Aspen Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aspen Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Aspen Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Aspen Ridge Elementary School part of?
Aspen Ridge Elementary School is part of Nice Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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