Is Evart Elementary School a good school?

Evart Elementary School ranks 867 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Evart Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 340 students attended Evart Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Evart Elementary School?

Students at Evart Elementary School are 99% White.

What schools do graduates of Evart Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Evart Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Evart Middle School High : Evart High School

Evart Elementary School

Summary:

Evart Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 353 students in grades PK-4 in the small town of Evart, Michigan. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, lower academic performance compared to the state and surrounding schools, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Evart Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (99.15%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.3% in 2018-2019 to 25.3% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average and the surrounding schools. Academically, Evart Elementary School's performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state average and the surrounding schools, such as Mecosta Elementary School, Crossroads Charter Academy K5, and Riverview Elementary School.

The school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the past several years, and its per-student spending has increased without a corresponding improvement in academic outcomes. This suggests that Evart Elementary School may face unique challenges that are not present in the surrounding schools, which are part of districts such as Chippewa Hills School District, Crossroads Charter Academy, and Big Rapids Public Schools. The school's leadership and community may need to re-evaluate its educational strategies and resource allocation to address these issues and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

515 N Cedar St
Evart, MI 49631-9533

(231) 734-5595

District: Evart Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
867^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,885

Students who attend Evart Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Evart Middle School
High:	Evart High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 340

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.4%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Evart Elementary School ranks worse than 58.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.97. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.4%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Evart Elementary School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Evart Elementary School employs 23.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Evart Elementary School is $15,885.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Evart Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Evart Elementary School 867^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Evart Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Evart Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Evart Public Schools 397^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Evart Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Evart Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	51.30	944^th	1545	38.9%
2007	30.85	1302^nd	1565	16.8%
2008	29.33	1330^th	1577	15.7%
2009	30.16	1331^st	1589	16.2%
2010	24.63	1367^th	1552	11.9%
2011	36.18	1228^th	1552	20.9%
2012	17.61	1391^st	1566	11.2%
2013	32.40	1156^th	1563	26.0%
2014	38.87	1036^th	1533	32.4%
2015	26.35	1213^th	1580	23.2%
2016	30.73	1096^th	1548	29.2%
2017	49.64	696^th	1466	52.5%
2018	35.36	1000^th	1448	30.9%
2019	39.13	850^th	1408	39.6%
2021	36.70	724^th	1153	37.2%
2022	20.33	1072^nd	1344	20.2%
2023	48.62	711^th	1470	51.6%
2024	38.97	867^th	1486	41.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Evart Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	40.25	886^th	1397	36.6%
2019	54.36	473^rd	1134	58.3%
2021	50.41	344^th	749	54.1%
2022	27.10	841^st	1099	23.5%
2023	52.93	563^rd	1350	58.3%
2024	42.93	753^rd	1381	45.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Evart Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	25.42	1103^rd	1443	23.6%
2019	36.98	755^th	1171	35.5%
2021	40.00	536^th	902	40.6%
2022	10.42	1037^th	1106	6.2%
2023	35.41	835^th	1321	36.8%
2024	31.61	911^th	1342	32.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Evart Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	48.16	788^th	1446	45.5%
2019	31.18	831^st	1196	30.5%
2021	30.05	668^th	915	27.0%
2022	25.65	859^th	1139	24.6%
2023	52.37	595^th	1334	55.4%
2024	36.39	839^th	1347	37.7%

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Rank History for White students at Evart Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	19.49	1083^rd	1253	13.6%
2019	25.58	890^th	1128	21.1%
2021	25.15	797^th	1005	20.7%
2022	9.64	1057^th	1102	4.1%
2023	34.32	810^th	1198	32.4%
2024	24.16	955^th	1204	20.7%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Evart Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	645	2	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	654
1989	606	5	8	3	2	n/a	n/a	624
1990	597	5	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	610
1991	589	1	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	597
1992	632	1	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	640
1993	644	1	6	6	2	n/a	n/a	659
1994	593	7	2	9	3	n/a	n/a	614
1995	679	3	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	693
1996	679	3	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	693
1997	675	2	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	689
1998	538	5	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	552
1999	531	5	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	547
2000	497	6	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	510
2001	472	7	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	487
2002	405	7	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	420
2003	405	7	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	420
2004	423	4	3	11	3	n/a	n/a	444
2005	411	5	2	16	8	n/a	n/a	442
2006	368	3	2	17	6	n/a	n/a	396
2007	427	2	2	10	4	n/a	n/a	445
2008	413	2	n/a	8	2	n/a	n/a	425
2009	391	5	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	404
2010	378	7	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	393
2011	361	5	0	2	1	0	0	369
2012	349	5	0	3	1	0	0	358
2013	333	1	0	2	1	0	0	337
2014	333	2	0	1	0	0	2	338
2015	327	4	1	0	0	0	2	334
2016	318	2	1	4	0	0	1	326
2017	293	1	1	1	0	0	0	296
2018	307	6	1	0	1	1	0	316
2019	305	3	1	0	1	0	0	310
2020	300	7	0	1	1	0	0	309
2021	306	4	0	0	1	0	0	311
2022	343	3	0	2	0	0	0	348
2023	350	2	0	0	1	0	0	353
2024	338	2	0	0	0	0	0	340

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 Evart Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	654	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	624	n/a	n/a	30.3
1990	610	34.0	17.9	36.9
1991	597	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	640	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	659	n/a	0.0	63
1994	614	31.5	19.5	42.5
1995	693	35.0	19.8	44
1996	693	35.0	19.8	44
1997	689	36.0	19.1	40.3
1998	552	28.0	19.7	45.7
1999	547	30.0	18.2	37.1
2000	510	27.2	18.8	60.2
2001	487	29.4	16.6	62
2002	420	25.0	16.8	59.5
2003	420	25.0	16.8	59.5
2004	444	24.4	18.2	59.5
2005	442	25.6	17.3	59.5
2006	396	25.8	15.3	61.1
2007	445	25.0	17.8	60.7
2008	425	25.1	16.9	50.8
2009	404	23.4	17.3	72.5
2010	393	23.4	16.7	70.7
2011	369	24.2	15.2	71
2012	358	23.5	15.2	45.5
2013	337	21.6	15.6	67.7
2014	338	22.6	14.9	73.1
2015	334	21.0	15.9	75.1
2016	326	22.0	14.8	75.5
2017	296	20.7	14.2	71.6
2018	316	19.0	16.6	79.7
2019	310	20.0	15.4	76.1
2020	309	19.9	15.4	71.5
2021	311	20.0	15.5	68.5
2022	348	22.0	15.7	73
2023	353	24.0	14.7	72
2024	340	23.6	14.3	73.8

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 Evart Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	654	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	624	n/a	n/a	30.3
1990	610	34.0	17.9	36.9
1991	597	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	640	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	659	n/a	0.0	63
1994	614	31.5	19.5	42.5
1995	693	35.0	19.8	44
1996	693	35.0	19.8	44
1997	689	36.0	19.1	40.3
1998	552	28.0	19.7	45.7
1999	547	30.0	18.2	37.1
2000	510	27.2	18.8	60.2
2001	487	29.4	16.6	62
2002	420	25.0	16.8	59.5
2003	420	25.0	16.8	59.5
2004	444	24.4	18.2	59.5
2005	442	25.6	17.3	59.5
2006	396	25.8	15.3	61.1
2007	445	25.0	17.8	60.7
2008	425	25.1	16.9	50.8
2009	404	23.4	17.3	72.5
2010	393	23.4	16.7	70.7
2011	369	24.2	15.2	71
2012	358	23.5	15.2	45.5
2013	337	21.6	15.6	67.7
2014	338	22.6	14.9	73.1
2015	334	21.0	15.9	75.1
2016	326	22.0	14.8	75.5
2017	296	20.7	14.2	71.6
2018	316	19.0	16.6	79.7
2019	310	20.0	15.4	76.1
2020	309	19.9	15.4	71.5
2021	311	20.0	15.5	68.5
2022	348	22.0	15.7	73
2023	353	24.0	14.7	72
2024	340	23.6	14.3	73.8

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 Evart Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,581 (14.1%)	$9,648 (85.9%)	$11,229
2020	$2,192 (18.6%)	$9,605 (81.4%)	$11,797
2021	$2,545 (20.0%)	$10,157 (80.0%)	$12,702
2022	$2,808 (21.4%)	$10,298 (78.6%)	$13,106
2023	$2,961 (18.6%)	$12,924 (81.4%)	$15,885

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Evart 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 850^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 711^th of 1470 Elementary schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Evart Elementary School)	37.7	37.5	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Evart Public Schools)	37.7	37.5	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Evart Elementary School)	47.2	46.9	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Evart Public Schools)	47.2	46.9	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Evart Elementary School)	39	42.9	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Evart Public Schools)	39	42.9	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Evart Elementary School)	39	38.1	0.9%
4th Grade Math (Evart Public Schools)	39	38.1	0.9%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	310	353	13.9%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	305	350	14.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.1%	72%	4.2%

Schools Near Evart Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Evart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	515 N Cedar St	Evart	49631	Osceola County	Evart Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 734-5595	340	24	14.3	73.8%	338 (99.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39	867^th of 1486 public elementary schools	41.7%		48.6	711^th of 1470 public elementary schools	51.6%	156	25.8	41.4		36.7	39.7				$15,885	$2,961	$12,924
Barryton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	19701 30th Ave	Barryton	49305	Mecosta County	Chippewa Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 382-5311	205	13	15.7	76.6%	186 (90.7%)	4 (2.0%)	8 (3.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	33.9	955^th of 1486 public elementary schools	35.7%		42.1	819^th of 1470 public elementary schools	44.3%	136	41.9	31.6		37.2	13.5				$00	$00	$00
Great Start Readiness Program	Public	PK, KG-4	220 W Lincoln Ave	Reed City	49677	Osceola County	Reed City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 832-2201	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
GT Norman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	338 W Lincoln Ave	Reed City	49677	Osceola County	Reed City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 832-5548	495	35	14.2	64.0%	450 (90.9%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	39.2	860^th of 1486 public elementary schools	42.1%		20.9	1130^th of 1470 public elementary schools	23.1%	270	34.4	28.0		49.0	31.2				$13,733	$2,248	$11,485
Pine River Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	408 W Gilbert St	Leroy	49655	Osceola County	Pine River Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 768-4481	271	16	16.6	74.9%	246 (90.8%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)								(n/a)	37.3			53.8					$16,055	$2,177	$13,878
Marion Elementary School	Public	K-5	510 W Main St	Marion	49665	Osceola County	Marion Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 743-6251	209	16	12.6	81.3%	196 (93.8%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	42.4	808^th of 1486 public elementary schools	45.6%		51.7	667^th of 1470 public elementary schools	54.6%	141	43.3	37.9	41.4	30.0	24.1	27.6	41.4	24.1	$16,109	$4,135	$11,974
Eastwood Elementary	Public	PK-K	410 N 3rd Ave	Big Rapids	49307	Mecosta County	Big Rapids Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(231) 598-9700	215	12	17.9	61.4%	182 (84.7%)	10 (4.7%)	7 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.0%)								(n/a)
Crossroads Charter Academy K5	Public, Charter	K-5	215 N State St	Big Rapids	49307	Mecosta County	Crossroads Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 796-6589	146	9	16.7	74.0%	116 (79.5%)	3 (2.1%)	12 (8.2%)	4 (2.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.8%)	32.7	977^th of 1486 public elementary schools	34.3%		32.3	963^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	34.5%	14	25.0	46.2		18.8	23.1		36.4		$15,843	$4,158	$11,686
Riverview Elementary School	Public	K-4	509 Willow Ave	Big Rapids	49307	Mecosta County	Big Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 796-2550	321	18	17.8	51.4%	298 (92.8%)	5 (1.6%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	95.4	44^th of 1486 public elementary schools	97.0%		97	21^st of 1470 public elementary schools	98.6%	23	78.2	75.3		73.1	74.0				$12,899	$1,766	$11,133
Brookside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	210 Escott St	Big Rapids	49307	Mecosta County	Big Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 796-8323	342	19	18.0	67.3%	289 (84.5%)	10 (2.9%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.4%)	37.4	896^th of 1486 public elementary schools	39.7%		38.5	878^th of 1470 public elementary schools	40.3%	18	26.6	31.3		41.8	40.0				$13,819	$1,928	$11,892

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Schools Near Evart Elementary School