At a glance
Reported students
337
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School: 337 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 344
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Mary Helen Guest Elementary School
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Walled Lake. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. NCES reports 337 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.4%) and Asian (16.9%). English learners represent 14.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mary Helen Guest Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.4%
- Hispanic13.1%
- Black9.2%
- Asian16.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glengary Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
311 reported students
Walled Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
Oakley Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
392 reported students
Wixom Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
438 reported students
Pleasant Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
461 reported students
Dublin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
Public schools near Mary Helen Guest Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Schools Special Services Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | 02–02 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| Oakley Park Elementary School Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | KG–05 | 392 | 1.6 mi |
| Walled Lake Elementary School Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | PK–05 | 301 | 1.7 mi |
| Hickory Woods Elementary School Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | PK–05 | 499 | 1.9 mi |
| Glengary Elementary School Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | KG–05 | 311 | 2.1 mi |
| Loon Lake Elementary School Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | KG–05 | 496 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mary Helen Guest Elementary School
What grades does Mary Helen Guest Elementary School serve?
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.
How many students attend Mary Helen Guest Elementary School?
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School reported 337 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 344 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mary Helen Guest Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 337 students and 20.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mary Helen Guest Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Walled Lake Consolidated Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mary Helen Guest Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mary Helen Guest Elementary School in?
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, based in Walled Lake, MI, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mary Helen Guest Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walled Lake Schools Special Services (1.4 mi), Oakley Park Elementary School (1.6 mi), Walled Lake Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.