Summary:
The three elementary schools within Eaton Rapids Public Schools—Greyhound Intermediate School (grades 3-5), Lockwood Elementary School (grades PK-3), and Greyhound Central Elementary School (grades PK-K)—serve roughly 792 students in a mid-Michigan district that ranks in the 48th percentile statewide.
If you’re looking at academic performance, Lockwood Elementary School is the clear standout. In 2024-2025, its 3rd graders hit 60.9% proficiency in English Language Arts and 52.2% in Math—about 2.6 times the district average in both subjects and well above state averages. However, those numbers dropped sharply the following year (ELA fell to 36.0%, Math to 48.0%), so while Lockwood still leads the district, the decline is worth watching. By contrast, Greyhound Intermediate School struggles significantly, especially in math, where proficiency ranges from just 16.2% to 23.7% across grades 3-5. Its 5th-grade science score (40.5%) is the only subject matching the state average. The gap between Lockwood and Greyhound Intermediate is stark—in the same year, Lockwood’s 3rd graders scored 60.9% in ELA while Greyhound Intermediate’s 3rd graders managed only 20%.
Attendance and resources tell another story. Greyhound Central Elementary School, serving the youngest students (PK-K), has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 26.4%—more than double Lockwood’s 11.9%—and the highest poverty rate (53.5% free/reduced lunch). It also spends the most per student ($16,519) yet has no test scores to show for it. Lockwood spends the least ($14,995) but achieves the best results, suggesting that school culture and instruction matter more than funding alone. For parents, the takeaway is clear: Lockwood offers the strongest academics, Greyhound Intermediate needs math support, and Greyhound Central’s attendance challenges with its youngest learners could impact future success.
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