Orville C Krause Elementary School

Summary:

Orville C Krause Elementary School is a public elementary school in Armada, Michigan, serving 752 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school is part of the Armada Area Schools district, which is ranked 68th out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orville C Krause Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies compared to state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 54% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.9 to 16.4 over the past few years, which is lower than nearby schools like Richard J Duncan Elementary and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School.

While the school has seen some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, it has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating a strong commitment to providing a quality education. However, the school's performance for special education students is an area of concern, with the school ranking in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools in this subgroup. Overall, Orville C Krause Elementary School is a high-performing school that outperforms many of its neighbors, offering a strong academic foundation for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 23900 Armada Center Rd
       Armada, MI  48005-2703


(586) 784-2600

District: Armada Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
421st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,114 Help


Students who attend Orville C Krause Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Armada Middle School
High:    Armada High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  758

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
Two or more races:
1.5%
Hispanic:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.4% Help


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Compare Details Orville C Krause Elementary School ranks better than 71.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), two or more races (1.5%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orville C Krause Elementary School is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Orville C Krause Elementary School employs 46.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orville C Krause Elementary School is $13,114.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orville C Krause Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orville C Krause Elementary School 421st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Orville C Krause Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Armada Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Armada Area Schools 68th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orville C Krause Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Orville C Krause Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.84 501st 1545 67.6%
2007 70.42 437th 1565 72.1%
2008 70.40 485th 1577 69.2%
2009 66.89 612th 1589 61.5%
2010 70.40 509th 1552 67.2%
2011 72.84 411th 1552 73.5%
2012 74.35 357th 1566 77.2%
2013 69.69 444th 1563 71.6%
2014 64.56 538th 1533 64.9%
2015 74.45 371st 1580 76.5%
2016 73.31 356th 1548 77.0%
2017 74.87 280th 1466 80.9%
2018 76.41 338th 1448 76.7%
2019 73.12 323rd 1408 77.1%
2021 90.37 65th 1153 94.4%
2022 85.20 158th 1344 88.2%
2023 77.28 291st 1470 80.2%
2024 68.98 421st 1486 71.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orville C Krause Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.98 334th 403 17.1%
2024 41.89 130th 225 42.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orville C Krause Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.25 283rd 1397 79.7%
2019 73.09 194th 1134 82.9%
2021 89.91 23rd 749 96.9%
2022 84.31 69th 1099 93.7%
2023 64.84 366th 1350 72.9%
2024 57.52 505th 1381 63.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Orville C Krause Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.12 352nd 1443 75.6%
2019 72.08 263rd 1171 77.5%
2021 84.98 76th 902 91.6%
2022 80.31 151st 1106 86.3%
2023 74.04 255th 1321 80.7%
2024 67.27 351st 1342 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Orville C Krause Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.52 351st 1446 75.7%
2019 65.87 359th 1196 70.0%
2021 88.54 60th 915 93.4%
2022 83.28 141st 1139 87.6%
2023 73.13 300th 1334 77.5%
2024 60.81 484th 1347 64.1%
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Rank History for White students at Orville C Krause Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.25 389th 1253 69.0%
2019 62.85 383rd 1128 66.0%
2021 87.37 69th 1005 93.1%
2022 79.41 187th 1102 83.0%
2023 67.50 343rd 1198 71.4%
2024 56.65 498th 1204 58.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Orville C Krause Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 405 4 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 405 4 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 423 1 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 414 3 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 439 2 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2007 444 1 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 410 n/a 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2009 426 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2010 420 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 2 427
2011 419 0 2 6 2 0 2 0 431
2012 401 0 1 5 3 0 2 0 412
2013 407 1 2 9 3 0 2 0 424
2014 410 0 4 8 2 0 3 0 427
2015 383 0 4 9 2 0 4 0 402
2016 356 0 4 6 1 0 4 0 371
2017 677 1 4 10 3 0 12 0 707
2018 673 1 6 9 3 1 13 0 706
2019 669 1 4 7 2 1 12 0 696
2020 679 2 6 8 3 1 11 0 710
2021 672 2 4 9 1 0 14 0 702
2022 720 1 4 10 1 0 8 0 744
2023 727 1 4 8 0 0 12 0 752
2024 733 1 5 7 0 1 11 0 758

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orville C Krause Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 424 20.5 20.7 n/a
2003 424 20.5 20.7 n/a
2004 435 20.0 21.8 n/a
2005 430 20.0 21.5 n/a
2006 459 21.6 21.3 0
2007 456 21.5 21.2 8.8
2008 416 20.1 20.7 13.5
2009 429 20.3 21.1 13.5
2010 427 20.1 21.2 20
2011 431 19.3 22.3 22.7
2012 412 18.6 22.0 23.3
2013 424 20.4 20.7 25.9
2014 427 18.7 22.8 25.5
2015 402 18.0 22.3 19.9
2016 371 17.0 21.8 18.3
2017 707 34.3 20.5 19.9
2018 706 39.3 17.9 23.8
2019 696 40.2 17.3 25.1
2020 710 42.5 16.6 25.8
2021 702 42.7 16.4 26.1
2022 744 47.7 15.5 27.3
2023 752 50.3 14.9 26.5
2024 758 46.3 16.3 26.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orville C Krause Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 424 20.5 20.7 n/a
2003 424 20.5 20.7 n/a
2004 435 20.0 21.8 n/a
2005 430 20.0 21.5 n/a
2006 459 21.6 21.3 0
2007 456 21.5 21.2 8.8
2008 416 20.1 20.7 13.5
2009 429 20.3 21.1 13.5
2010 427 20.1 21.2 20
2011 431 19.3 22.3 22.7
2012 412 18.6 22.0 23.3
2013 424 20.4 20.7 25.9
2014 427 18.7 22.8 25.5
2015 402 18.0 22.3 19.9
2016 371 17.0 21.8 18.3
2017 707 34.3 20.5 19.9
2018 706 39.3 17.9 23.8
2019 696 40.2 17.3 25.1
2020 710 42.5 16.6 25.8
2021 702 42.7 16.4 26.1
2022 744 47.7 15.5 27.3
2023 752 50.3 14.9 26.5
2024 758 46.3 16.3 26.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orville C Krause Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $526 (5.2%) $9,609 (94.8%) $10,135
2020 $506 (5.1%) $9,336 (94.9%) $9,842
2021 $1,051 (9.7%) $9,780 (90.3%) $10,830
2022 $1,098 (9.3%) $10,653 (90.7%) $11,751
2023 $1,738 (13.3%) $11,376 (86.7%) $13,114

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orville C Krause Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 323rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 291st of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orville C Krause Elementary School)58.258.8
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Armada Area Schools)58.258.8
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Orville C Krause Elementary School)53.347.4
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Armada Area Schools)53.347.4
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orville C Krause Elementary School)50.450.4
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Armada Area Schools)50.450.4
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Orville C Krause Elementary School)46.944.6
 2.3%
   4th Grade Math (Armada Area Schools)46.944.6
 2.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orville C Krause Elementary School)61.563.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Armada Area Schools)61.563.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Orville C Krause Elementary School)60.766.2
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Armada Area Schools)60.766.2
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Orville C Krause Elementary School)34.833.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Armada Area Schools)34.833.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students696752
 8%
African American11
American Indian20
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White669727
 8.7%
Two or More Races1212
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.1%26.5%
 1.3%


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Students at Orville C Krause Elementary School are 97% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Orville C Krause Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Armada Middle School
High : Armada High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 758 students attended Orville C Krause Elementary School.

Orville C Krause Elementary School ranks 421st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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