Blissfield Elementary

Summary:

Blissfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Blissfield, Michigan, serving 536 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Blissfield Community Schools district, which is ranked 277 out of 610 districts in the state.

Blissfield Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.49%) compared to the state average, as well as lower academic performance on M-Step tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 15.2% to 46.1% in 2023-2024, below the state averages of 39.6% to 44%. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.8% in 2019-2020 to 39.3% in 2021-2022, notably higher than nearby schools like Summerfield Elementary and Whiteford Elementary. Additionally, Blissfield Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.49% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Blissfield Elementary's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 458 out of 1,580 Michigan elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 882 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, is in contrast to the performance of nearby schools. The school's subgroup performance is also a concern, with female, male, and white students ranking in the bottom 25% of Michigan elementary schools in recent years. Despite increased per-student spending and a relatively stable student-teacher ratio, these metrics have not translated into improved academic outcomes for Blissfield Elementary, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and strategies to address the specific needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 640 S Lane St
       Blissfield, MI  49228-1278


(517) 486-2811

District: Blissfield Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
882nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,989 Help


Students who attend Blissfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Blissfield Middle School
High:    Blissfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blissfield Elementary ranks worse than 59.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.15. (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 (89.6%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blissfield Elementary is 17.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blissfield Elementary is $11,989.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blissfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Blissfield Elementary 882nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Blissfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Blissfield Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Blissfield Community Schools 277th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blissfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blissfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.41 546th 1545 64.7%
2007 69.98 451st 1565 71.2%
2008 75.49 325th 1577 79.4%
2009 73.14 406th 1589 74.4%
2010 70.35 512th 1552 67.0%
2011 67.31 552nd 1552 64.4%
2012 70.88 427th 1566 72.7%
2013 67.18 496th 1563 68.3%
2014 59.18 653rd 1533 57.4%
2015 69.30 458th 1580 71.0%
2016 64.88 510th 1548 67.1%
2017 56.50 562nd 1466 61.7%
2018 60.37 609th 1448 57.9%
2019 41.21 819th 1408 41.8%
2021 22.88 919th 1153 20.3%
2022 24.53 1007th 1344 25.1%
2023 29.60 996th 1470 32.2%
2024 38.15 882nd 1486 40.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blissfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.52 359th 1397 74.3%
2019 48.74 573rd 1134 49.5%
2021 40.16 462nd 749 38.3%
2022 31.02 778th 1099 29.2%
2023 30.32 958th 1350 29.0%
2024 44.96 718th 1381 48.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Blissfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.85 684th 1443 52.6%
2019 40.29 712th 1171 39.2%
2021 29.58 664th 902 26.4%
2022 22.70 896th 1106 19.0%
2023 21.96 1033rd 1321 21.8%
2024 28.68 977th 1342 27.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Blissfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.95 541st 1446 62.6%
2019 37.92 755th 1196 36.9%
2021 18.10 794th 915 13.2%
2022 26.86 844th 1139 25.9%
2023 27.45 957th 1334 28.3%
2024 37.44 821st 1347 39.0%
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Rank History for White students at Blissfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.25 666th 1253 46.8%
2019 31.04 812th 1128 28.0%
2021 15.60 908th 1005 9.7%
2022 13.57 1008th 1102 8.5%
2023 15.33 1066th 1198 11.0%
2024 25.60 926th 1204 23.1%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blissfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 480 5 2 76 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1989 515 4 2 76 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1990 550 3 1 82 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1991 565 2 0 39 2 n/a n/a 0 608
1992 584 6 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1993 566 3 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 565 4 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1995 564 3 3 38 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1996 564 3 3 38 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1997 568 2 2 63 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1998 560 3 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 589
1999 544 1 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2000 490 1 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2001 559 2 2 30 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2002 534 1 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2003 534 1 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2004 512 1 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2005 516 0 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2006 509 0 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2007 529 0 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2008 505 9 4 56 4 n/a n/a 0 578
2009 509 7 3 41 3 n/a n/a 0 563
2010 528 10 5 37 3 n/a n/a 0 583
2011 514 10 3 55 1 0 1 0 584
2012 499 7 3 50 1 0 0 0 560
2013 507 8 3 54 1 0 0 0 573
2014 482 7 4 66 0 0 0 0 559
2015 454 6 4 52 0 0 1 0 517
2016 443 3 4 56 0 0 3 0 509
2017 453 3 4 58 0 0 4 0 522
2018 457 1 2 43 3 0 6 0 512
2019 464 0 3 48 0 0 7 0 522
2020 453 1 3 53 1 1 10 0 522
2021 436 1 4 47 2 1 10 0 501
2022 486 0 4 38 2 1 10 0 541
2023 485 1 4 35 1 1 9 0 536
2024 481 1 4 33 1 1 16 0 537

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 Blissfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 564 n/a n/a n/a
1989 597 n/a n/a 22.3
1990 636 38.0 16.7 21.5
1991 608 n/a n/a n/a
1992 626 n/a n/a 19.8
1993 636 n/a 0.0 25
1994 635 32.1 19.8 18.7
1995 608 32.7 18.6 18.4
1996 608 32.7 18.6 18.4
1997 635 32.0 19.8 19.8
1998 589 34.0 17.3 19.7
1999 571 31.0 18.4 18.7
2000 503 30.7 16.4 23.5
2001 594 31.5 18.9 16
2002 563 22.3 25.2 19.4
2003 563 22.3 25.2 19.4
2004 547 27.3 20.0 22.7
2005 555 29.9 18.6 23.4
2006 536 26.9 19.9 19.8
2007 559 25.9 21.6 0
2008 578 30.9 18.7 29.9
2009 563 29.9 18.8 35.2
2010 583 31.0 18.8 41.3
2011 584 31.0 18.8 45.4
2012 560 31.0 18.0 43.8
2013 573 29.0 19.7 44.3
2014 559 30.0 18.6 44.5
2015 517 27.0 19.1 41.2
2016 509 29.0 17.5 35.2
2017 522 27.7 18.8 36.4
2018 512 25.7 19.8 41.8
2019 522 31.0 16.8 41.4
2020 522 28.2 18.4 47.1
2021 501 32.2 15.5 44.9
2022 541 33.2 16.2 42.9
2023 536 32.2 16.6 40.5
2024 537 31.2 17.1 43.9

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 Blissfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 564 n/a n/a n/a
1989 597 n/a n/a 22.3
1990 636 38.0 16.7 21.5
1991 608 n/a n/a n/a
1992 626 n/a n/a 19.8
1993 636 n/a 0.0 25
1994 635 32.1 19.8 18.7
1995 608 32.7 18.6 18.4
1996 608 32.7 18.6 18.4
1997 635 32.0 19.8 19.8
1998 589 34.0 17.3 19.7
1999 571 31.0 18.4 18.7
2000 503 30.7 16.4 23.5
2001 594 31.5 18.9 16
2002 563 22.3 25.2 19.4
2003 563 22.3 25.2 19.4
2004 547 27.3 20.0 22.7
2005 555 29.9 18.6 23.4
2006 536 26.9 19.9 19.8
2007 559 25.9 21.6 0
2008 578 30.9 18.7 29.9
2009 563 29.9 18.8 35.2
2010 583 31.0 18.8 41.3
2011 584 31.0 18.8 45.4
2012 560 31.0 18.0 43.8
2013 573 29.0 19.7 44.3
2014 559 30.0 18.6 44.5
2015 517 27.0 19.1 41.2
2016 509 29.0 17.5 35.2
2017 522 27.7 18.8 36.4
2018 512 25.7 19.8 41.8
2019 522 31.0 16.8 41.4
2020 522 28.2 18.4 47.1
2021 501 32.2 15.5 44.9
2022 541 33.2 16.2 42.9
2023 536 32.2 16.6 40.5
2024 537 31.2 17.1 43.9

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 Blissfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $834 (8.8%) $8,625 (91.2%) $9,460
2020 $834 (8.4%) $9,099 (91.6%) $9,933
2021 $826 (7.6%) $10,054 (92.4%) $10,879
2022 $1,105 (10.1%) $9,789 (89.9%) $10,894
2023 $2,495 (20.8%) $9,493 (79.2%) $11,988

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blissfield Elementary

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 819th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 996th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blissfield Elementary)44.234.1
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blissfield Community Schools)44.234.1
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Blissfield Elementary)37.226.8
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Blissfield Community Schools)37.226.8
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blissfield Elementary)52.641.6
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Blissfield Community Schools)52.641.6
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Blissfield Elementary)51.332.6
 18.7%
   4th Grade Math (Blissfield Community Schools)51.332.6
 18.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blissfield Elementary)48.827.5
 21.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Blissfield Community Schools)48.827.5
 21.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Blissfield Elementary)18.312.5
 5.8%
   5th Grade Math (Blissfield Community Schools)18.312.5
 5.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Blissfield Elementary)1113.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Blissfield Community Schools)1113.8
 2.8%
   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 Students522536
 2.7%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic4835
 27.1%
Pacific Islander01
White464485
 4.5%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.4%40.5%
 0.9%


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Blissfield Elementary ranks 882nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Blissfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blissfield Middle School
High : Blissfield High School

Students at Blissfield Elementary are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 537 students attended Blissfield Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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