Summary:
Fennville Public Schools has one elementary school, Fennville Elementary School, serving students from preschool through 5th grade. The school is located in a relatively low-income area, with 78.2% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and a significant White population, its academic performance on state assessments is consistently below the Michigan state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Fennville Elementary School's student-teacher ratio of 13.6 is slightly lower than the state average, and the school's per-student spending of $16,248 is higher than the state average. However, these resources do not appear to be translating into strong academic outcomes, as the school's statewide ranking remains in the 700-900 range out of approximately 1,500 Michigan elementary schools. One area of concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.4%, which is significantly above the state average and may be a contributing factor to its academic underperformance.
Overall, the data suggests that Fennville Public Schools and its sole elementary school face challenges in supporting student learning and achievement. Addressing these issues may require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's demographics, instructional practices, and support systems for students and families, as well as a re-evaluation of how resources are allocated to best meet the needs of the school's diverse student population.
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