Moccasin Elementary School

Summary:

Moccasin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 2-4 in Buchanan, Michigan, with a student population of 360. The school is part of the Buchanan Community Schools district, which is ranked 113 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Moccasin Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in M-Step English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates for 3rd and 4th grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 50.4% of 3rd graders and 52.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39.6% and 43.3%, respectively. The school has also steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools in 2009-2010 to the top quarter in 2023-2024. Moccasin Elementary performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking 20th out of 78 Michigan elementary schools for multi-racial students and 105th out of 225 for special education students. Additionally, the school has an impressive track record of supporting low-income students, ranking 46th out of 1,099 Michigan elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students in 2021-2022.

While Moccasin Elementary's academic performance is impressive, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.4% in 2017-2018 to 19.4% in 2022-2023. This is an area of concern that the school and district should address. Compared to nearby schools, such as Lybrook Elementary School, which is part of the Eau Claire Public Schools district, Moccasin Elementary outperforms in academic metrics, including M-Step proficiency rates and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 2-4

 410 Moccasin St
       Buchanan, MI  49107-1252


(269) 695-8408

District: Buchanan Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
396th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,772 Help


Students who attend Moccasin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Buchanan Middle School
High:    Buchanan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.8%
Two or more races:
10.4%
African American:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Moccasin Elementary School ranks better than 73.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.72. (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 (82.8%), two or more races (10.4%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moccasin Elementary School is 19.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moccasin Elementary School is $10,772.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Moccasin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Moccasin Elementary School 396th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Moccasin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Buchanan Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buchanan Community Schools 113th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Moccasin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Moccasin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.99 784th 1545 49.3%
2007 58.22 786th 1565 49.8%
2008 61.81 713th 1577 54.8%
2009 39.63 1231st 1589 22.5%
2010 54.14 981st 1552 36.8%
2011 26.82 1329th 1552 14.4%
2016 40.29 949th 1548 38.7%
2017 43.56 800th 1466 45.4%
2018 56.66 674th 1448 53.5%
2019 58.10 547th 1408 61.2%
2021 71.62 260th 1153 77.5%
2022 80.77 211th 1344 84.3%
2023 78.31 269th 1470 81.7%
2024 70.72 396th 1486 73.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Moccasin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.26 20th 78 74.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Moccasin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.30 264th 403 34.5%
2022 54.10 16th 32 50.0%
2024 49.41 105th 225 53.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Moccasin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.42 681st 1397 51.3%
2019 58.57 411th 1134 63.8%
2021 79.81 75th 749 90.0%
2022 87.12 46th 1099 95.8%
2023 81.79 142nd 1350 89.5%
2024 75.22 228th 1381 83.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Moccasin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.07 575th 1443 60.2%
2019 56.33 480th 1171 59.0%
2021 79.34 128th 902 85.8%
2022 78.88 167th 1106 84.9%
2023 79.55 193rd 1321 85.4%
2024 60.57 459th 1342 65.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Moccasin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.71 742nd 1446 48.7%
2019 51.90 554th 1196 53.7%
2021 57.26 347th 915 62.1%
2022 77.90 200th 1139 82.4%
2023 71.25 329th 1334 75.3%
2024 71.63 333rd 1347 75.3%
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Rank History for White students at Moccasin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.37 704th 1253 43.8%
2019 45.80 612th 1128 45.7%
2021 67.90 277th 1005 72.4%
2022 74.19 242nd 1102 78.0%
2023 70.41 310th 1198 74.1%
2024 62.55 412th 1204 65.8%
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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 Moccasin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 335 79 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 422
1989 366 85 1 6 2 n/a n/a -1 459
1990 355 76 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1991 321 79 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1992 324 26 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1993 272 61 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 341
1994 272 60 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 344
1995 275 58 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 275 58 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 279 55 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 341
1998 292 59 2 7 1 n/a n/a -8 353
1999 254 52 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2000 223 45 0 6 1 n/a n/a 40 315
2001 276 37 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2002 354 35 3 11 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2003 354 35 3 11 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2004 332 47 3 8 2 n/a n/a 1 393
2005 340 52 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 406
2006 274 37 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2007 316 43 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 373
2008 239 39 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 291
2009 262 42 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2010 242 43 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 296
2011 218 22 0 8 2 0 23 0 273
2012 291 18 2 14 3 0 24 0 352
2013 314 20 1 8 4 0 22 0 369
2014 320 19 1 5 2 0 30 0 377
2015 309 12 2 2 1 0 29 0 355
2016 294 12 3 6 1 0 33 0 349
2017 301 12 0 7 1 0 20 0 341
2018 294 18 0 6 3 0 18 0 339
2019 304 12 0 12 4 0 22 0 354
2020 283 13 0 15 4 0 22 0 337
2021 272 3 0 16 0 0 23 0 314
2022 276 6 0 11 2 0 22 0 317
2023 298 15 0 13 1 0 33 0 360
2024 303 12 0 12 1 0 38 0 366

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 Moccasin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 n/a n/a n/a
1989 459 n/a n/a 21.6
1990 437 26.0 16.8 25.9
1991 402 n/a n/a n/a
1992 355 n/a n/a 35.2
1993 341 n/a 0.0 37.5
1994 344 17.0 20.2 43.3
1995 341 17.0 20.1 40.2
1996 341 17.0 20.1 40.2
1997 341 17.0 20.1 37.8
1998 353 18.0 19.6 29.6
1999 315 17.0 18.5 43.5
2000 315 18.5 14.9 53.8
2001 328 19.0 17.3 40.9
2002 405 20.6 19.7 37.5
2003 405 20.6 19.7 37.5
2004 393 20.2 19.5 34.9
2005 406 20.2 20.1 36.5
2006 319 19.9 16.0 45.5
2007 373 18.9 19.7 41.6
2008 291 18.3 15.9 60.5
2009 313 17.8 17.6 65.8
2010 296 18.5 15.9 61.1
2011 273 16.4 16.6 61.2
2012 352 21.2 16.5 57.7
2013 369 23.6 15.6 58.5
2014 377 23.0 16.3 58.6
2015 355 21.0 16.9 55.8
2016 349 18.0 19.3 52.4
2017 341 17.0 20.0 54.5
2018 339 16.5 20.5 54.6
2019 354 18.0 19.6 54.2
2020 337 17.5 19.2 54.6
2021 314 18.5 16.9 55.4
2022 317 18.7 16.9 57.7
2023 360 18.7 19.2 57.5
2024 366 18.7 19.5 57.9

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 Moccasin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 n/a n/a n/a
1989 459 n/a n/a 21.6
1990 437 26.0 16.8 25.9
1991 402 n/a n/a n/a
1992 355 n/a n/a 35.2
1993 341 n/a 0.0 37.5
1994 344 17.0 20.2 43.3
1995 341 17.0 20.1 40.2
1996 341 17.0 20.1 40.2
1997 341 17.0 20.1 37.8
1998 353 18.0 19.6 29.6
1999 315 17.0 18.5 43.5
2000 315 18.5 14.9 53.8
2001 328 19.0 17.3 40.9
2002 405 20.6 19.7 37.5
2003 405 20.6 19.7 37.5
2004 393 20.2 19.5 34.9
2005 406 20.2 20.1 36.5
2006 319 19.9 16.0 45.5
2007 373 18.9 19.7 41.6
2008 291 18.3 15.9 60.5
2009 313 17.8 17.6 65.8
2010 296 18.5 15.9 61.1
2011 273 16.4 16.6 61.2
2012 352 21.2 16.5 57.7
2013 369 23.6 15.6 58.5
2014 377 23.0 16.3 58.6
2015 355 21.0 16.9 55.8
2016 349 18.0 19.3 52.4
2017 341 17.0 20.0 54.5
2018 339 16.5 20.5 54.6
2019 354 18.0 19.6 54.2
2020 337 17.5 19.2 54.6
2021 314 18.5 16.9 55.4
2022 317 18.7 16.9 57.7
2023 360 18.7 19.2 57.5
2024 366 18.7 19.5 57.9

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 Moccasin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $448 (5.9%) $7,139 (94.1%) $7,587
2020 $368 (4.0%) $8,726 (96.0%) $9,094
2021 $1,310 (12.4%) $9,235 (87.6%) $10,545
2022 $1,229 (10.9%) $10,096 (89.1%) $11,325
2023 $456 (4.2%) $10,316 (95.8%) $10,772

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Moccasin 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 547th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 269th of 1470 Elementary schools
 20.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moccasin Elementary School)50.454.3
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan Community Schools)50.454.3
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Moccasin Elementary School)55.564.3
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Buchanan Community Schools)55.564.3
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Moccasin Elementary School)51.354.1
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan Community Schools)51.354.1
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Moccasin Elementary School)41.658.6
 17%
   4th Grade Math (Buchanan Community Schools)41.658.6
 17%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354360
 1.7%
African American1215
 25%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian00
Hispanic1213
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White304298
 2%
Two or More Races2233
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.2%57.5%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Moccasin Elementary School

Students who attend Moccasin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Buchanan Middle School
High : Buchanan High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 366 students attended Moccasin Elementary School.

Moccasin Elementary School ranks 396th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Moccasin Elementary School are 83% White, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.


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