Sam Adams Elementary School

Summary:

Sam Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cassopolis, Michigan, serving 370 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Cassopolis Public Schools district, which is ranked 523 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Sam Adams Elementary School has a higher percentage of White students (65.68%) compared to the state average, its academic performance consistently falls short of state benchmarks. In 2023-2024, only 20% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.8% in 2018-2019 to 28.9% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, a large majority (72.16%) of students at Sam Adams Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Eastside Connections School in the Niles Community Schools district, Sam Adams Elementary School consistently underperforms in academic achievement. Despite the school's higher spending per student compared to the state average, its academic performance remains significantly below state benchmarks, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. A more comprehensive approach to addressing the school's challenges, such as addressing attendance and socioeconomic factors, may be necessary to close the achievement gap.


Detail:

Public K-5

 114 Depot St
       Cassopolis, MI  49031-1111


(269) 445-0530

District: Cassopolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1213th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,009 Help


Students who attend Sam Adams Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cassopolis Middle School
High:    Cassopolis High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
Two or more races:
20.5%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Compare Details Sam Adams Elementary School ranks worse than 81.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.37. (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 (63.2%), two or more races (20.5%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sam Adams Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sam Adams Elementary School is $15,009.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sam Adams Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sam Adams Elementary School 1213th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Sam Adams Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cassopolis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cassopolis Public Schools 523rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sam Adams Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sam Adams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.84 1190th 1545 23.0%
2007 45.81 1084th 1565 30.7%
2008 33.09 1297th 1577 17.8%
2009 41.37 1200th 1589 24.5%
2010 42.17 1196th 1552 22.9%
2011 52.39 954th 1552 38.5%
2012 35.55 1133rd 1566 27.7%
2013 39.08 1039th 1563 33.5%
2014 40.91 1000th 1533 34.8%
2015 36.69 1056th 1580 33.2%
2016 35.03 1036th 1548 33.1%
2017 19.92 1162nd 1466 20.7%
2018 29.40 1086th 1448 25.0%
2019 15.15 1205th 1408 14.4%
2021 12.94 1046th 1153 9.3%
2022 15.49 1145th 1344 14.8%
2023 18.79 1175th 1470 20.1%
2024 17.37 1213th 1486 18.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sam Adams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.74 42nd 81 48.1%
2019 14.63 5th 5 0.0%
2023 19.45 69th 81 14.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sam Adams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.43 276th 403 31.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sam Adams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.82 959th 1397 31.4%
2019 17.19 999th 1134 11.9%
2021 25.05 626th 749 16.4%
2022 21.15 915th 1099 16.7%
2023 22.30 1082nd 1350 19.9%
2024 20.54 1144th 1381 17.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Sam Adams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.30 986th 1443 31.7%
2019 12.60 1073rd 1171 8.4%
2021 15.85 817th 902 9.4%
2022 15.47 988th 1106 10.7%
2023 18.52 1086th 1321 17.8%
2024 13.47 1189th 1342 11.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sam Adams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.68 1114th 1446 23.0%
2019 11.53 1101st 1196 7.9%
2021 8.62 895th 915 2.2%
2022 10.82 1055th 1139 7.4%
2023 13.16 1178th 1334 11.7%
2024 16.44 1148th 1347 14.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sam Adams Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.35 1044th 1253 16.7%
2019 8.26 1086th 1128 3.7%
2021 16.67 895th 1005 10.9%
2022 14.50 995th 1102 9.7%
2023 14.70 1072nd 1198 10.5%
2024 12.22 1105th 1204 8.2%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, August 22, 2019

Open Quote My daughters have worked with quality teachers. While there have been some bumps in the road, I have also seen my kids continue to improve. With the New Tech implementation, there have been noticeable improvements to scores and my daughters' understanding of the material. Look forward to the next school year (2019-2020). Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sam Adams Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 305 128 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1989 298 125 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1990 320 123 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 336 113 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1992 331 111 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1993 323 132 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 326 108 22 1 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 301 123 17 3 3 n/a n/a 0 447
1996 301 123 17 3 3 n/a n/a 0 447
1997 313 101 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1998 285 105 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1999 260 128 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2000 274 129 14 1 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2001 284 132 12 1 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2002 282 134 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2003 282 134 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2004 260 122 17 5 0 n/a n/a 1 405
2005 256 112 17 3 0 n/a n/a 1 389
2006 239 107 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2007 228 98 11 10 4 n/a n/a 3 354
2008 223 89 6 10 3 n/a n/a 4 335
2009 215 90 6 7 0 n/a n/a 2 320
2010 223 103 12 7 2 n/a n/a 1 348
2011 105 42 5 3 1 0 0 0 156
2012 325 119 19 18 2 0 32 0 515
2013 303 107 11 25 4 0 47 0 497
2014 286 81 11 28 4 0 55 0 465
2015 265 71 8 29 4 0 78 0 455
2016 275 66 8 31 5 0 98 0 483
2017 260 62 6 33 4 0 105 0 470
2018 263 51 7 33 4 0 100 0 458
2019 313 42 5 32 4 2 114 0 512
2020 311 40 7 32 3 1 113 0 507
2021 239 34 3 23 4 1 86 0 390
2022 239 31 4 23 1 0 78 0 376
2023 243 25 4 23 2 1 72 0 370
2024 234 26 3 28 2 1 76 0 370

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 Sam Adams Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 n/a n/a n/a
1989 427 n/a n/a 31.1
1990 453 41.0 11.0 32.2
1991 463 n/a n/a n/a
1992 452 n/a n/a n/a
1993 473 n/a 0.0 41
1994 457 28.0 16.3 38.9
1995 447 25.8 17.3 39.1
1996 447 25.8 17.3 39.1
1997 434 26.0 16.7 46.8
1998 410 24.0 17.1 47.3
1999 406 26.0 15.6 42.6
2000 419 26.3 15.9 57.5
2001 430 25.4 16.9 55.6
2002 432 27.0 16.0 57.9
2003 432 27.0 16.0 57.9
2004 405 24.0 16.9 56.2
2005 389 23.0 16.9 52.1
2006 363 22.5 16.1 59.8
2007 354 20.0 17.7 48.7
2008 335 18.0 18.6 58.3
2009 320 17.5 18.3 63.8
2010 348 17.5 19.8 69.7
2011 156 10.2 15.2 71.8
2012 515 28.3 18.1 63.5
2013 497 26.2 18.9 73.8
2014 465 26.3 17.6 75.5
2015 455 26.0 17.5 73
2016 483 26.0 18.5 74.5
2017 470 28.2 16.6 71.1
2018 458 28.2 16.1 68.8
2019 512 23.2 21.9 71.7
2020 507 27.2 18.5 77.5
2021 390 27.4 14.2 71.3
2022 376 22.4 16.7 71.8
2023 370 22.7 16.2 72.2
2024 370 23.6 15.6 72.4

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 Sam Adams Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 n/a n/a n/a
1989 427 n/a n/a 31.1
1990 453 41.0 11.0 32.2
1991 463 n/a n/a n/a
1992 452 n/a n/a n/a
1993 473 n/a 0.0 41
1994 457 28.0 16.3 38.9
1995 447 25.8 17.3 39.1
1996 447 25.8 17.3 39.1
1997 434 26.0 16.7 46.8
1998 410 24.0 17.1 47.3
1999 406 26.0 15.6 42.6
2000 419 26.3 15.9 57.5
2001 430 25.4 16.9 55.6
2002 432 27.0 16.0 57.9
2003 432 27.0 16.0 57.9
2004 405 24.0 16.9 56.2
2005 389 23.0 16.9 52.1
2006 363 22.5 16.1 59.8
2007 354 20.0 17.7 48.7
2008 335 18.0 18.6 58.3
2009 320 17.5 18.3 63.8
2010 348 17.5 19.8 69.7
2011 156 10.2 15.2 71.8
2012 515 28.3 18.1 63.5
2013 497 26.2 18.9 73.8
2014 465 26.3 17.6 75.5
2015 455 26.0 17.5 73
2016 483 26.0 18.5 74.5
2017 470 28.2 16.6 71.1
2018 458 28.2 16.1 68.8
2019 512 23.2 21.9 71.7
2020 507 27.2 18.5 77.5
2021 390 27.4 14.2 71.3
2022 376 22.4 16.7 71.8
2023 370 22.7 16.2 72.2
2024 370 23.6 15.6 72.4

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 Sam Adams Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,272 (12.6%) $8,858 (87.4%) $10,130
2020 $1,386 (13.1%) $9,159 (86.9%) $10,545
2021 $2,015 (16.2%) $10,401 (83.8%) $12,416
2022 $2,157 (15.9%) $11,400 (84.1%) $13,556
2023 $2,630 (17.5%) $12,379 (82.5%) $15,009

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sam Adams 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 1205th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1175th of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sam Adams Elementary School)25.611.6
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cassopolis Public Schools)25.611.6
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Sam Adams Elementary School)32.115.9
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Cassopolis Public Schools)32.115.9
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sam Adams Elementary School)24.724.6
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cassopolis Public Schools)24.724.6
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Sam Adams Elementary School)12.316.9
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Cassopolis Public Schools)12.316.9
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sam Adams Elementary School)27.629.4
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cassopolis Public Schools)27.629.4
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Sam Adams Elementary School)22.419.1
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Cassopolis Public Schools)22.419.1
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sam Adams Elementary School)13.210.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Cassopolis Public Schools)13.210.3
 2.9%
   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 Students512370
 27.7%
African American4225
 40.5%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic3223
 28.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White313243
 22.4%
Two or More Races11472
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.7%72.2%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Adams Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 370 students attended Sam Adams Elementary School.

Students at Sam Adams Elementary School are 63% White, 21% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American.

Sam Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.4% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students who attend Sam Adams Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cassopolis Middle School
High : Cassopolis High School


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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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