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Pierce Elementary School

1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pierce Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Pierce Elementary School's student population of 514 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Motto
Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel — Socrates

School Rankings

Pierce Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce Elementary School is 0.35, 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)
#38 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
75-79%
35%
75-79%
45%
75-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Pierce Elementary School's ranking?
Pierce Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pierce Elementary School often compared to?
Pierce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quarton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pierce Elementary School?
514 students attend Pierce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pierce Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pierce Elementary School?
Pierce Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pierce Elementary School offer ?
Pierce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierce Elementary School part of?
Pierce Elementary School is part of Birmingham 51±¬ÁÏs.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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