Summary:
The Frankenmuth School District is served by a single elementary school, Lorenz C List School, which enrolls 479 students in grades PK-4 in the small, family-oriented community of Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Lorenz C List School is a standout performer, currently ranked #104 out of 1,492 elementary schools in Michigan (93rd percentile) with a 5-star rating. The school has shown remarkable year-over-year improvement, jumping from a 4-star rating and #334 state ranking in 2024-2025 to its current 5-star status. Academic proficiency is well above state averages across all subjects and grades. In the most recent testing year, 4th-grade math proficiency reached 74.5%, a striking 35.1 percentage points above the state average, while 4th-grade English Language Arts hit 70.8%, outperforming the state by 29.5 points. Even 3rd-grade scores, which were closer to state averages the prior year, surged dramatically—ELA jumped from 43.7% to 61.5% and math from 50.5% to 64.8%.
Demographically, the school serves a relatively affluent population, with only 17.75% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Chronic absenteeism stands at 13.2%, less than half the state rate of 27.9%, indicating strong attendance and family engagement. The student-teacher ratio is 19.5:1, and per-student spending is $12,168. Notably, the district itself ranks even higher than the elementary school—#20 out of 625 Michigan districts (97th percentile)—suggesting that the entire Frankenmuth School District is a top-tier educational system. Within the school, 4th graders consistently outperform 3rd graders in both subjects and years, possibly reflecting effective cumulative instruction. Overall, Lorenz C List School combines efficient spending with exceptional outcomes, making it a model of academic excellence in Michigan.
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