Harwood Elementary School

4900 Southlawn Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Harwood Elementary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
498 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1971

School Rankings

Harwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harwood Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#803 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
53%
35%
49%
45%
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
51%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Warren Consolidated Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harwood Elementary School's ranking?
Harwood Elementary School is ranked #803 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Harwood Elementary School often compared to?
Harwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holden Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Harwood Elementary School?
498 students attend Harwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Harwood Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harwood Elementary School?
Harwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harwood Elementary School offer ?
Harwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harwood Elementary School part of?
Harwood Elementary School is part of Warren Consolidated Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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