Knudsen Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction WATERFORD, MI Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SchoolScore™ C (63.6)
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Knudsen Elementary School
WATERFORD, MI 48327
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (63.6)
278
Students
18.7
Teachers
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
(248)682-7300
Phone
http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us
Website

Knudsen Elementary School is a public school administered by the Waterford School District district in WATERFORD, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 278 students enrolled; a 14.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
278.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 25% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.86:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 6% better
Free Lunch %
64.4%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 17% worse
School Details
School Name
Knudsen Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
263531007149
State School ID
MI-63300-05048
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5449 CRESCENT RD
City
WATERFORD
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48327
County
Oakland County
Metro Area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2611
State Leg. Upper
26023
State Leg. Lower
26052
Latitude
42.6401
Longitude
-83.3929
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
278
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.7
Teachers FTE
📐
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 179 64.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Waterford School District
LEAID
2635310
State LEA ID
MI-63300
Phone
(248)706-4860
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
WATERFORD
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$153,001K
Federal Revenue
$18,477K
State Revenue
$81,213K
Local Revenue
$53,311K
Total Expenditure
$164,765K
Instruction Exp.
$70,001K
Support Services
$51,250K
Other Current Exp.
$5,162K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Knudsen Elementary School

1
Haviland Elementary School
WATERFORD · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
Waterford Montessori Academy
WATERFORD · Elementary
1.1 mi
3
Riverside Elementary School
WATERFORD · Elementary
1.1 mi
4
Beaumont Elementary School
WATERFORD · Elementary
1.2 mi
5
Waterford Durant High School
WATERFORD · High
1.9 mi
6
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus
WATERFORD · Ungraded
1.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Knudsen Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Knudsen Elementary School?
278 students are enrolled at Knudsen Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Knudsen Elementary School have?
Knudsen Elementary School has 18.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Knudsen Elementary School serve?
Knudsen Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Knudsen Elementary School a charter school?
Knudsen Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Knudsen Elementary School located in?
Knudsen Elementary School is located in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Knudsen Elementary School belong to?
Knudsen Elementary School is part of the Waterford School District school district.
How much does Waterford School District spend per student?
The Waterford School District district spends approximately $592,679,856 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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